Delaware State Hornets vs Providence Friars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/19/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Hornets and Friars. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on FS2, and it’s hosted by the Friars at Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, RI. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 135.5 points, and Providence is favored by -22 at home against Delaware State.

DELAWARE STATE HORNETS VS PROVIDENCE FRIARS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Delaware State Hornets +22

This game will be played at Amica Mutual Pavilion at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, November 19th.

WHY BET THE DELAWARE STATE HORNETS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Friars.
• Even though we have Providence winning straight-up, we like Delaware State at +22.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 135.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

No Pressure for Delaware State as Away Dogs

Delaware State Hornets Recent Game/Games

The Hornets dropped their season opener 83-62 to Columbia on Saturday. Delaware State, who were +12 point underdogs going into the game, failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 42-28 at halftime, the Hornets couldn’t close the gap in the second half, being outscored 41-34. The total points for the game were 145, under the O/U line of 153.5.

Delaware State’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 38.2% from the field and hitting only 1 of 8 three-point attempts (12.5%). They managed to score 62 points, with an effective field goal percentage matching their overall shooting percentage at 38.2%.

The Hornets did pull down 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 19 assists. Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa led the way with 19 points, hitting 5 of 11 from beyond the arc, while Kaseem Watson added 16 points on 8 of 13 shooting.

Delaware State’s defense gave up 83 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 43% from the field. They allowed 16 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, a 48% success rate.

From beyond the arc, the Hornets’ defense saw their opponents hit 12 threes on 32 attempts, shooting 37%. They also sent the other team to the line 22 times, where they converted 15 free throws, a 68% rate. Delaware State gave up 16 offensive rebounds.

Are Providence Ready for a Home Win?

Providence Friars Recent Game/Games

Providence improved to 3-0 on the season with a 79-65 win over Green Bay on Saturday. The Friars were -15.5 favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 144, just under the O/U line of 144.5.

After a 36-36 tie at halftime, Providence clamped down defensively in the second half, holding Green Bay to 29 points while scoring 43 of their own.

Providence put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 43.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.6%. They hit 54.5% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 31% of their threes (9/29). Their free-throw shooting was also lacking, as they connected on only 57.1% of their attempts (16/28).

Marcus Hall led the way with 19 points and 7 rebounds, hitting 66.7% of his shots and 50% from three. Jayden Pierre added 18 points, shooting 70% overall and 66.7% from deep. Anthony Roy contributed 17 points, but shot just 28.6% from the field and 23.1% from three.

Providence’s defense held their opponent to 65 points, allowing them to shoot 43% from the field. The Friars gave up 18 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, a 54% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Providence’s defense limited their opponent to 9 threes on 29 attempts, a 31% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 16, shooting 57%. Providence allowed 15 offensive rebounds.