Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens vs St. John’s Red Storm NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/28/24
Looking to win big? The Fightin’ Blue Hens and Red Storm face off at 6:00 ET on FS1. The Red Storm are hosting the game at Carnesecca Arena in Queens, NY. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 159.5 points, with St. John’s being favored by -24.5 over Delaware.
DELAWARE FIGHTIN’ BLUE HENS VS ST. JOHN’S RED STORM BETTING PICK
The Pick: Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens +24.5
This game will be played at Carnesecca Arena at 6:00 ET on Saturday, December 28th.
WHY BET THE DELAWARE FIGHTIN’ BLUE HENS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Red Storm.
- Even though we have St. John’s winning straight-up, we like Delaware at +24.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 159.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Can the Fightin’ Blue Hens Lock in a Road Win?
Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens Recent Game/Games
The Blue Hens fell to 5-5 on the season after a 72-64 road loss to Saint Peter’s on Friday. Entering the game as +2.5 point underdogs, Delaware not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
Delaware trailed 34-33 at halftime and were outscored 38-31 in the second half. The game’s total points of 136 fell short of the 141.5 O/U line.
In their latest game, Delaware put up 64 points, shooting 42.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 48.9%. They hit 53.8% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 28.6% (6/21) of their threes. At the free-throw line, the Fightin’ Blue Hens shot 72%, making 18 of 25 attempts.
Mouhamed Sow led the way, hitting 11 of 14 shots, including his only three-point attempt, to finish with 25 points. Niels Lane added 20 points, shooting 61.5% from the field and 50% from three. Bryce Eaton knocked down 5 of 7 threes, contributing 15 points and 7 rebounds, while Izaiah Pasha chipped in 13 points and 5 assists.
Delaware’s defense gave up 72 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 45% from the field on 25 of 55 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 17 of 37 shooting, also 45%.
From three-point range, Delaware’s defense conceded 8 of 18 shooting, a 44% clip. They also sent the opposition to the line 16 times, where they hit 14 free throws, 87%. Delaware allowed 12 offensive rebounds.
Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Red Storm?
St. John’s Red Storm Recent Game/Games
St. John’s improved to 10-2 on the season with a 72-70 win over Providence on Friday, December 20th. The Red Storm, who were -5.5 favorites going into the game, didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 142, just under the O/U line of 142.5.
St. John’s found themselves trailing 42-29 at halftime but turned things around in the second half, outscoring Providence 43-28 to secure the win. They held the Friars to just 28 points in the second half while scoring 43 points of their own.
St. John’s struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 39.7% from the field and 16.7% from beyond the arc, hitting only 3 of 18 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.1%, and they also had a tough time at the free-throw line, converting just 42.3% of their 26 attempts.
Zuby Ejiofor led the way with 19 points and 10 rebounds, while Bensley Joseph and Deivon Smith each added 17 points. Joseph hit 3 threes, and Smith contributed 4 assists. The Red Storm grabbed 18 offensive rebounds and finished with 11 assists as a team.
St. John’s defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 48% from the field, hitting 25 of 52 shots. Inside the arc, they allowed 18 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, a 54% shooting rate.
From three-point range, the opponent went 7/19, shooting 36%. St. John’s also sent them to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 13 free throws, shooting 76%. The Red Storm gave up 7 offensive rebounds.