Yale Bulldogs vs Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bulldogs versus the Fightin’ Blue Hens? Tip off is at at 6:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPNU. The game will be played at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. In this non-conference matchup, Yale is favored by -7.5 against Delaware. The over/under for the game is 149.5 points.

YALE BULLDOGS VS DELAWARE FIGHTIN’ BLUE HENS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens +7.5

This game will be played at Mohegan Sun Arena at 6:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.

WHY BET THE DELAWARE FIGHTIN’ BLUE HENS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Fightin’ Blue Hens.
• Not only will Delaware pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +7.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.

Will the Bulldogs Defense Show Up in Uncasville?

Yale Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

Yale picked up a 91-66 road win over Fairfield on Saturday, November 23rd. The Bulldogs entered the game as -10.5 favorites and covered the spread with ease.

Yale led 46-26 at halftime and added 45 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 40. The game’s total points reached 157, surpassing the O/U line of 139.5.

Yale’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 91 points on 60% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.5%, thanks in part to their 66.7% shooting on two-pointers and 43.8% from beyond the arc. They also hit 90% of their free throws, going 18-for-20 from the line.

John Poulakidas led the way with 22 points, knocking down 6 of 7 threes and shooting 87.5% overall. The Bulldogs dished out 23 assists, with Nick Townsend contributing 5 assists to go along with his 16 points and 7 rebounds.

Yale’s defense held their opponent to 66 points, allowing them to shoot 40% from the field, with 20 made baskets on 50 attempts. Inside the arc, the opposition connected on 13 of 28 shots, good for 46% shooting.

From three-point range, the opposing team hit 7 of 22 attempts, shooting 31%. Yale also sent them to the free-throw line 25 times, where they made 19, shooting 76%. Yale gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.

Will the Fightin’ Blue Hens Win at Mohegan Sun Arena?

Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens Recent Game/Games

Delaware fell 75-71 to Vermont on Saturday, November 23rd, in an away game. The Blue Hens were +6.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread in the loss.

Delaware trailed 37-34 at halftime and scored 37 points in the 2nd half, while Vermont added 38. The game’s total points of 146 went over the pre-game line of 139.5.

Delaware put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 47.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.2%. They hit 38.1% of their threes, going 8-for-21, and were 15-for-27 (55.6%) on two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they excelled, knocking down 17 of 19 attempts for an 89.5% success rate.

On the offensive glass, the Blue Hens managed just 2 rebounds, and they recorded 9 assists as a team. Nick Fiorillo and Izaiah Pasha each scored 20 points, with Pasha hitting 7 of 9 shots and going 2-for-2 from deep. Shamir Bogues added 18 points, shooting 72.7% from the field, while Cavan Reilly also contributed 18 points, connecting on 66.7% of his attempts.

Delaware’s defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 44% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 55% shooting, as the other team went 16/29 on two-point attempts.

From three-point range, Delaware’s defense held their opponents to 33% shooting, with 9 threes made on 27 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they hit 16 free throws for 76%.