Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens vs Rider Broncs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/24
The Fightin’ Blue Hens and Broncs are set to face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Broncs will host the game at Alumni Gymnasium (Rider) in Lawrenceville, NJ. Delaware is favored by -1 in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 143.5 points.
DELAWARE FIGHTIN’ BLUE HENS VS RIDER BRONCS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Rider Broncs +1
This game will be played at Alumni Gymnasium (Rider) at 2:00 ET on Saturday, November 30th.
WHY BET THE RIDER BRONCS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Broncs.
- Not only will Rider pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Do the Fightin’ Blue Hens Stand a Chance on the Road?
Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens Recent Game/Games
Delaware pulled off a 100-94 upset win over Yale on Sunday, November 24th. The Blue Hens were +9 point underdogs heading into the game but managed to cover the spread with the victory.
Delaware led 47-42 at halftime and scored 53 points in the 2nd half while allowing 52. The game’s total points of 194 went well over the O/U line of 148.
Delaware’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 100 points with a 52.7% field goal percentage. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 16 of 34 threes for a 47.1% rate, contributing to an impressive 67.3% effective field goal percentage. At the free-throw line, they connected on 26 of 30 attempts, shooting 86.7%.
John Camden led the way, scoring 30 points and hitting 7 of 11 threes, finishing with a 63.6% shooting percentage from deep. Cavan Reilly added 23 points, making 5 of 10 threes, while Nick Townsend and Bez Mbeng each contributed 20 points, with Mbeng hitting 3 of 5 from downtown.
Delaware’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 94 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 52% from the field. The Fightin’ Blue Hens couldn’t contain the two-point shots, with their opponents hitting 61% (13/21) from inside the arc.
From three-point range, Delaware allowed 16 threes on 34 attempts, a 47% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 30 times, where they converted 26 shots (86%).
Does Rider Have a Shot at a Home Win?
Rider Broncs Recent Game/Games
Rider faced a tough challenge on Wednesday, November 27th, as they took on Villanova on the road. Entering the game as +18 point underdogs, the Broncs fell short, losing 72-48. The total points for the game came in at 120, falling under the pre-game O/U line of 138.
Rider trailed 36-20 at halftime and couldn’t make up ground in the 2nd half, scoring 28 points while allowing 36. They’ll look to regroup after failing to cover the spread in this one.
Rider’s offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 48 points with a field goal percentage of 43.8%. They hit only 4 of 17 from beyond the arc, shooting 23.5% from three, and managed just 2 of 8 from the free-throw line.
Eric Dixon led the way with 16 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep. Jhamir Brickus and Flash Burton each added 15 points, with Brickus connecting on 5 of 7 from three-point range.
Rider’s defense gave up 72 points, with their opponents shooting 41% from the field, connecting on 24 of 58 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 9 baskets on 20 attempts, a 45% shooting rate.
From three-point range, Rider’s opponents hit 15 of 38 shots, good for 39%. They also went to the free-throw line 12 times, making 9, a 75% success rate. Rider allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.