Bryant Bulldogs vs Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/24

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bulldogs versus the Fightin’ Blue Hens? Tip off is at at 6:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Bob Carpenter Center in Newark, DE. In this non-conference matchup, Bryant is favored by -1.5 against Delaware. The over/under for the game is 157.5 points.

BRYANT BULLDOGS VS DELAWARE FIGHTIN’ BLUE HENS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens +1.5

This game will be played at Bob Carpenter Center at 6:30 ET on Monday, November 18th.

WHY BET THE DELAWARE FIGHTIN’ BLUE HENS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Fightin’ Blue Hens.
• Not only will Delaware pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 157.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.

Will the Bulldogs Defense Show Up in Newark?

Bryant Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

The Bulldogs cruised to an 87-64 win over Buffalo on Thursday, November 14th. Bryant, who were -6.5 favorites, covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game were 151, falling short of the O/U line of 163.5.

Bryant dominated the first half, leading 50-25 at the break. Although they allowed 39 points in the second half, they still managed to score 37 points to seal the win.

Bryant put up 87 points in their last game, despite shooting just 38.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45%, with two-point shooting at 39.6% (21/53) and three-point shooting at 37% (10/27).

The Bulldogs grabbed 19 offensive rebounds and dished out 19 assists. Ryan Sabol led the team with 17 points, while Rafael Pinzon added 15, hitting 3 of 5 from beyond the arc.

Despite Bryant’s defensive efforts, they couldn’t hold their opponent under 64 points. The Bulldogs allowed a 35% shooting performance, with 19 made field goals on 53 attempts.

Bryant gave up 13 two-point baskets on 25 attempts (52%) and 6 three-pointers on 28 attempts (21%). Their opponent also went 20/30 from the free-throw line (66%). The Bulldogs limited offensive rebounds, allowing just 5.

Is a Home Win Possible for the Fightin’ Blue Hens?

Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens Recent Game/Games

Delaware picked up a 64-58 road win over Iona on Tuesday, November 12th. Entering the game as +6.5 point underdogs, the Blue Hens not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

The Blue Hens led 30-18 at halftime but allowed Iona to score 40 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34 of their own. The combined points of 122 fell well below the O/U line of 154.5.

Delaware’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 37.3% from the field and 38.5% on two-point attempts. They connected on 35% of their threes, hitting 7 of 20, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 44.1%. The Blue Hens managed 8 assists and 10 offensive rebounds, while shooting 76.5% from the free-throw line, making 13 of 17 attempts.

Dejour Reaves and Yaphet Moundi led the team with 16 points each, with Moundi also grabbing 18 rebounds and shooting 75% from the floor. Niels Lane and Tahron Allen added 14 points apiece, with Allen hitting both of his three-point attempts and shooting 54.5% overall.

Delaware’s defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 58 points on 30% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 18/51, a 35% success rate.

From beyond the arc, Delaware’s defense was even more effective, with the opponent hitting only 4 of 22 threes, an 18% clip. They also struggled at the free-throw line, making just 10 of 22 attempts.