Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens vs Rhode Island Rams Betting Pick & Prediction 12/16/23

The Fightin’ Blue Hens and Rams are set to face off at 4:30 ET on FloH. The Rams will host the game at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY. In this non-conference matchup, the Fightin’ Blue Hens are the betting favorite against the Rams. The over/under for the game is 145.5 points.

DELAWARE FIGHTIN’ BLUE HENS VS RHODE ISLAND RAMS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Rhode Island Rams +3.5

This game will be played at UBS Arena at 4:30 ET on Saturday, December 16th.

WHY BET THE RHODE ISLAND RAMS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-67 in favor of the Rams.
• Not only will Rhode Island pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 142 points.

Will the Fightin’ Blue Hens Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?

Heading into their 11th game of the year, Delaware holds a 7-3 overall record. On the road, they have gone 4-1, while at home they are 2-2. Against the spread, Delaware has a 6-3 record thus far this season. On the road, Delaware is 4-1 vs. the spread, and in their previous ten road games, they have a 5-5 ATS mark.

Looking at their over/under performance through 10 games, Delaware has an over/under record of 4-5-0, with their games averaging 144.6 points per game on average. The Fightin’ Blue Hens have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last three games, with their games averaging 151 points per game.

In their latest game, Delaware offense put up 73 points against Robert Morris. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 47.8% and made 6 threes. Jyare Davis is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 18 as they approach today’s matchup. In addition, Gerald Drumgoole brings a PPG average of 12.1 into the game.

Currently, the Fightin’ Blue Hens’ defense holds the 105th rank in the nation, allowing 68.9 points per game. So far, the Delaware defense is giving up an average of 8.8 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 10.6 times per game (367th).

Can the Rams Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?

Rhode Island enters their 11th game of the season with a 5-5 overall record. In away games, the Rams have yet to win, going 0-4, while they are undefeated at home with a 4-0 record. Rhode Island’s ATS performance shows a 3-4-1 record heading into today’s game. In their last five games, the team is 1-3 ATS.

Up to this point, games involving Rhode Island have had an average of 146.2 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 139.6 points. Their over/under record is 5-3-0. The Rams’ last five games have finished with a combined 148 points per game and an over/under record of 3-1.

The Rams’ offense wrapped up their last game with 70 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 73.7 points per contest. Jaden House is leading the team in scoring at 14.6 points per contest. Zek Montgomery has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 13.6 going into the game.

At this time, the Rams’ defense is positioned 133rd in the country, permitting 70.6 points per game. So far, the Rhode Island defense is giving up an average of 10.0 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 12.1 times per game (483rd).