Princeton Tigers vs Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens Betting Pick & Prediction 12/30/23

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Tigers and Fightin’ Blue Hens. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on FloH, and it’s hosted by the Fightin’ Blue Hens at Bob Carpenter Center in Newark, DE. Get ready to place your bets! In this non-conference matchup, the Tigers are the betting favorite against the Fightin’ Blue Hens. The over/under for the game is 143.5 points.

PRINCETON TIGERS VS DELAWARE FIGHTIN’ BLUE HENS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens +4

This game will be played at Bob Carpenter Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 30th.

WHY BET THE DELAWARE FIGHTIN’ BLUE HENS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-67 in favor of the Fightin’ Blue Hens.
• Not only will Delaware pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 142 points.

Can the Tigers Grab a Win on the Road?

Princeton has a record of 11-1 so far this season. In their last ten road games, including those from last year, Princeton has gone 8-2. Princeton’s ATS performance shows a 7-3 record heading into today’s game. Over their last five games, the team is 1-2 vs. the spread.

Princeton’s games have, on average, featured 141.4 points per game leading to an over/under record of 4-5-1. Their average over/under line is currently 139.2 points so far. Looking at the Tigers’ last three games, their over/under record is 1-0 with their games averaging 137 points per game.

Coming off their recent game, the Princeton offense tallied 70 points in a matchup against Saint Joseph’s. Their field goal percentage for the game was 47.3%, and they made 16 threes. Offensively, the Tigers have a season long field goal percentage of 47%, which is 86th in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 103rd in percentage and 13th in three-pointers made.

The Tigers’ defense is presently ranked 20th nationally, allowing an average of 62.6 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Saint Joseph’s, the Hawks finished with a field goal percentage of 45% and a total of 74 points vs. Princeton.

Will Delaware Find a Way to Win at Home?

Delaware comes into today’s game with a record of 8-4, having lost their previous game to Rider (88-85). The Fightin’ Blue Hens have a 4-1 record on the road this season and are 2-3 overall. Heading into their game against Princeton, Delaware holds a 6-4 ATS record. In home games this season, Delaware is 2-3 vs. the spread, and in their last ten home games, they are 4-5.

Looking at their over/under performance through 12 games, Delaware has an over/under record of 5-5-0, with their games averaging 147.4 points per game on average. The Fightin’ Blue Hens have an over/under record of 1-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 146 points per game.

The Delaware offense is coming off a game where they scored 85 points against Rider. They posted a field goal percentage of 43.3% and connected on 6 threes. In terms of offense, the Fightin’ Blue Hens have a season-long field goal percentage of 46%, putting them 148th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 120th in percentage and 229th in three-pointers made.

Coming into today’s game, the Delaware defense is giving up an average of 70.3 points per contest. The Delaware defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 88 points and allowed Rider to connect on 6 threes.