Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens vs Hampton Pirates NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/11/25
Planning on watching today’s Fightin’ Blue Hens and Pirates game? Catch the action at Convocation Center (VA) in Hampton, VA, as the Pirates hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on FloC. Delaware is favored by -1.5 in this Coastal Athletic Association conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 151.5 points.
DELAWARE FIGHTIN’ BLUE HENS VS HAMPTON PIRATES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Hampton Pirates +1.5
This game will be played at Convocation Center (VA) at 2:00 ET on Saturday, January 11th.
WHY BET THE HAMPTON PIRATES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Pirates.
- Not only will Hampton pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Will Delaware Come Through as Road Favorites?
Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens Recent Game/Games
Delaware evened their season record at 7-7 with a 98-88 road win over North Carolina A&T on Thursday. The Blue Hens entered the game as -4.5 favorites and covered the spread.
Delaware led 47-41 at halftime and scored 51 points in the 2nd half while allowing 47. The total points for the game reached 186, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 160.5.
Delaware’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 98 points with a 55.6% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 61.9%, and they hit 61.4% of their two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, they connected on 42.1% of their shots, going 8-for-19, and they were solid at the free-throw line, hitting 80% (20/25).
The Blue Hens dished out 20 assists, with Izaiah Pasha and Jahnathan Lamothe each contributing 6. Ryan Forrest led the team with 26 points, while John Camden and Nikolaos Chitikoudis both recorded double-doubles with 10 rebounds each. Niels Lane also had a strong shooting performance, hitting 64.3% from the field.
Delaware’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 88 points on 45% shooting from the field. The Fightin’ Blue Hens allowed 53% shooting from two-point range, with the opposing team hitting 26 of their 49 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Delaware held their opponent to 27% shooting, as they made just 6 of 22 three-point attempts. The Fightin’ Blue Hens also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 18, shooting 64%.
Will the Hampton Defense Show Up at Home?
Hampton Pirates Recent Game/Games
Hampton fell to 5-8 on the season after a 66-55 home loss to Campbell on Thursday. The Pirates were -5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 121 fell short of the 138.5 O/U line.
Hampton led 30-20 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 25 points while allowing 46.
Hampton’s offense put up just 55 points in their last game, shooting 43.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.1%, with two-point shooting at 54.8% (17/31) and three-point shooting at 27.3% (6/22). They struggled from the free-throw line, hitting only 50% (3/6).
Jasin Sinani led the way with 21 points, shooting 72.7% overall and 60% from three-point range (3/5), adding 7 rebounds and 5 assists. George Beale Jr. contributed 15 points, though he shot just 35.3% from the field and 37.5% from deep (3/8). Cam Gregory added 13 points, despite shooting 27.3% overall and 25% from three (1/4).
Hampton’s defense gave up 66 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 43% from the field (23/53). Inside the arc, they allowed 17 two-point baskets on 31 attempts, a 54% shooting rate.
From three-point range, Hampton held their opponents to 6 made threes on 22 attempts, a 27% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 6 times, where they made 3 shots (50%).