Delaware State Hornets vs Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/3/24

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Hornets versus the Fightin’ Blue Hens? Tip off is at at 6:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FloC. The game will be played at Bob Carpenter Center in Newark, DE. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 148.5 points, and Delaware is favored by -12.5 vs. Delaware State.

DELAWARE STATE HORNETS VS DELAWARE FIGHTIN’ BLUE HENS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Delaware State Hornets +12.5

This game will be played at Bob Carpenter Center at 6:30 ET on Tuesday, December 3rd.

WHY BET THE DELAWARE STATE HORNETS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Fightin’ Blue Hens.
• Even though we have Delaware winning straight-up, we like Delaware State at +12.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.

Will the Hornets Defense Show Up in Newark?

Delaware State Hornets Recent Game/Games

Delaware State fell to 0-5 on the season after a 90-68 loss to Texas on Friday, November 29th. The Hornets, who were +34.5 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread.

After trailing 41-22 at halftime, Delaware State put up 46 points in the 2nd half but allowed 49. The game’s total points of 158 exceeded the over/under line of 141.5.

Delaware State put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 35.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 40%. They struggled inside, hitting just 32.7% of their two-point attempts, but found success from beyond the arc, connecting on 46.2% of their threes (6/13). At the free-throw line, they shot 76.2%, going 16/21.

Robert Smith led the way with 22 points, hitting 4 of 10 from deep, while Tre Johnson added 21 points, despite shooting just 2 of 9 from three. Arthur Kaluma was efficient, shooting 71.4% overall and 75% from three (3/4). Kadin Shedrick contributed 11 rebounds, and the team grabbed 14 offensive boards, finishing with 10 assists.

Defensively, Delaware State struggled, giving up 90 points while allowing their opponents to shoot 51% from the field. Inside the arc, they were particularly vulnerable, with the opposing team hitting 68% of their two-point attempts, going 24/35.

From three-point range, Delaware State’s defense allowed 8 made threes on 27 attempts, a 29% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 18 free throws for 75%. Delaware State gave up 6 offensive rebounds in the game.

Can Delaware Deliver Being Favored at Home?

Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens Recent Game/Games

Delaware picked up their first win of the season on Saturday, defeating Rider 72-66 on the road. The Blue Hens, who were +1.5 underdogs, not only got the win but also covered the spread, improving their record to 1-5.

Delaware led 38-34 at halftime and maintained their edge by outscoring Rider 34-32 in the second half. The game’s total points of 138 fell short of the 146.5 O/U line.

Delaware put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 46.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.2%. They connected on 36% of their three-point attempts, going 9-for-25, and hit 54.5% of their shots inside the arc.

Cavan Reilly led the way with 18 points, hitting 4-of-10 from deep, while Jay Alvarez added 17 points despite shooting just 38.9% overall. Izaiah Pasha was efficient, making 7-of-10 shots, and Tariq Ingraham contributed 12 points and 11 rebounds.

Delaware’s defense gave up 66 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 42% from the field on 29 of 69 attempts. Inside the arc, the Fightin’ Blue Hens allowed 50% shooting, as their opponents connected on 23 of 46 two-point shots.

From three-point range, Delaware held their opponents to 26% shooting, with just 6 made threes on 23 attempts. The Fightin’ Blue Hens also sent their opponents to the free-throw line only 3 times, where they made 2 free throws, shooting 66%.