Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens vs Iona Gaels NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/12/24
Looking to win big? The Fightin’ Blue Hens and Gaels face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Gaels are hosting the game at Hynes Athletics Center in New Rochelle, NY. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 152.5 points, and Iona is favored by -5 at home against Delaware.
DELAWARE FIGHTIN’ BLUE HENS VS IONA GAELS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Iona Gaels -5
This game will be played at Hynes Athletics Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, November 12th.
WHY BET THE IONA GAELS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Gaels.
- Not only will Iona pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Do the Fightin’ Blue Hens Have a Shot at a Road Win?
Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens Recent Game/Games
Delaware opened their season with an 81-77 win over Robert Morris on Thursday, November 7th. Playing at home, the Blue Hens were favored by 7 points but didn’t cover the spread.
Delaware led 45-43 at halftime and outscored Robert Morris 36-34 in the second half. The game’s total points of 158 went over the pre-game O/U line of 147.5.
Delaware’s offense put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 47.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.8%. They hit 52.6% of their two-point attempts and 33.3% from beyond the arc, connecting on 5 of 15 three-point tries. At the free-throw line, the Blue Hens were efficient, knocking down 26 of 32 attempts for an 81.2% success rate.
Kam Woods led the way with 22 points, though he shot just 36.0% overall and 22.2% from three-point range. Niels Lane added 19 points on 66.7% shooting, while Ryan Prather Jr. contributed 14 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep. Delaware recorded 8 assists as a team, with Woods dishing out 6 of them.
Delaware’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 77 points on 47% shooting from the field. The Fightin’ Blue Hens allowed their opponents to hit 52% of their two-point attempts, going 20/38 inside the arc.
From three-point range, Delaware’s defense held their opponents to 5/15 shooting, or 33%. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 32 times, where they converted 26 for 81%. Delaware also gave up 7 offensive rebounds.
Will Iona Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?
Iona Gaels Recent Game/Games
Iona dropped their season opener to Hofstra, losing 90-76 on Friday. The Gaels entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 166, surpassing the O/U line of 148.5.
After trailing 43-34 at halftime, Iona scored 42 points in the 2nd half but allowed 47 points, leading to the loss. The Gaels will need to tighten up defensively as they look to bounce back in their next game.
The Gaels managed to score 76 points in their last game, despite shooting just 39% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.8%, and they hit 22 of 30 free throws, good for 73.3%.
Jaquan Sanders led the way with 24 points, shooting 58.3% overall and 55.6% from three-point range. Clarence Rupert added 20 points, while Jean Aranguren contributed 18 points and 9 assists.
Iona’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 90 points on 54% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 57% of their two-point attempts, going 22/38 inside the arc.
From three-point range, Iona’s opponents shot 47%, making 10 of 21 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 16 free throws. Iona gave up 12 offensive rebounds.