Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens vs Duquesne Dukes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/6/24
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Fightin’ Blue Hens versus the Dukes? Tip off is at at 6:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse in Pittsburgh, PA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 145.5 points, and Duquesne is favored by -4.5 vs. Delaware.
DELAWARE FIGHTIN’ BLUE HENS VS DUQUESNE DUKES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Duquesne Dukes -4.5
This game will be played at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse at 6:00 ET on Friday, December 6th.
WHY BET THE DUQUESNE DUKES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Dukes.
- Not only will Duquesne pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Is a Win at Pittsburgh Possible for the Fightin’ Blue Hens?
Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens Recent Game/Games
Delaware improved to 5-3 on the season with a 93-80 home win over Delaware State on Tuesday. The Blue Hens were -13 favorites going into the game, and the final margin resulted in a push against the spread.
Delaware led 42-27 at halftime but allowed 53 points in the 2nd half while scoring 51 of their own. The total points for the game reached 173, surpassing the O/U line of 150.
Delaware’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 93 points with a 57.7% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 73.1%, thanks in large part to their 17 made threes on 54.8% shooting from deep.
They dished out 24 assists, but only grabbed 2 offensive rebounds. Cavan Reilly was a standout, hitting 5 of 7 threes and scoring 20 points, while Robert Smith led the team with 22 points.
Delaware struggled defensively, giving up 80 points on 57% shooting from the field. They allowed 30 made baskets on 52 attempts.
The Fightin’ Blue Hens gave up 17 threes, with the opposing team shooting 54% from beyond the arc. They also sent them to the line 23 times, where they hit 16 free throws.
Will Duquesne Win at Home?
Duquesne Dukes Recent Game/Games
Duquesne’s season struggles continued with a 62-59 home loss to Saint Peter’s on Tuesday, dropping their record to 1-7. The Dukes were -5 favorites but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 121 fell short of the 127.5 O/U line.
After leading 28-26 at halftime, Duquesne allowed 36 points in the 2nd half while scoring 31, leading to another close defeat.
Duquesne struggled offensively in their last game, managing just 59 points on 36.5% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.3%, with 36.4% shooting on two-point attempts and 36.8% from beyond the arc.
The Dukes hit 14 free throws at a 63.6% rate and grabbed 14 offensive rebounds. Jahsean Corbett led the team with 15 points and 6 rebounds, while Halil Barre contributed 13 points and 8 boards in 19 minutes of action.
Duquesne’s defense put up a strong performance, holding their opponent to just 62 points on 36% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities effectively, with the opposition hitting only 12 of 33 attempts, also at 36%.
From beyond the arc, Duquesne allowed 7 threes on 19 attempts, a 36% clip. They sent their opponent to the line 22 times, where they converted 14 free throws, shooting 63%. Duquesne also gave up 14 offensive rebounds.