Monmouth Hawks vs Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Hawks and Fightin’ Blue Hens. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on FloC, and it’s hosted by the Fightin’ Blue Hens at Bob Carpenter Center in Newark, DE. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 152.5 points, and Delaware is favored by -5.5 to win at home against Monmouth.
MONMOUTH HAWKS VS DELAWARE FIGHTIN’ BLUE HENS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens -5.5
This game will be played at Bob Carpenter Center at 4:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.
WHY BET THE DELAWARE FIGHTIN’ BLUE HENS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Fightin’ Blue Hens.
- Not only will Delaware pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Can the Hawks Offense Score Enough on the Road?
Monmouth Hawks Recent Game/Games
Monmouth improved to 3-11 on the season with a 78-56 win over Stony Brook on Thursday, January 2nd. Playing at home, the Hawks were -6 favorites and covered the spread. The combined points of 134 fell short of the 141.5 O/U line.
Monmouth took control early, leading 37-25 at halftime. They continued their strong play in the 2nd half, scoring 41 points while holding Stony Brook to 31.
Monmouth put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 54.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 64.7%. They connected on 52.6% of their three-point attempts, going 10-for-19 from deep.
Abdi Bashir Jr. led the way, hitting 7-of-10 threes and finishing with 31 points on 66.7% shooting overall. He also played 32 minutes, though he didn’t record an assist.
Despite Monmouth’s defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 56 points. The Hawks allowed 54% shooting from the field, with 28 made baskets on 51 attempts.
Monmouth’s defense gave up 10 three-pointers on 19 attempts, a 52% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they hit 12 free throws, shooting 63%.
Will the Fightin’ Blue Hens Win at Bob Carpenter Center?
Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens Recent Game/Games
Delaware dropped to 5-7 on the season after a 80-77 road loss to Northeastern on Thursday. The Blue Hens entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 157, surpassing the O/U line of 151.5.
After trailing 44-34 at halftime, Delaware made a push in the second half, scoring 43 points while holding Northeastern to 36. Despite the strong finish, the Blue Hens couldn’t complete the comeback.
Delaware put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 46.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.8%. They hit 37.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 6 of 16 attempts, and shot 50% on two-pointers, going 20 for 40. At the free-throw line, they converted 76%, making 19 of 25 attempts.
Rashad King led the way with 27 points, despite shooting 40% from the field and missing both of his three-point attempts. John Camden contributed 21 points, hitting 4 of 7 threes for 57.1% shooting from deep, while also grabbing 8 rebounds and dishing out 3 assists. The team finished with just 9 assists and 6 offensive rebounds in the game.
Delaware’s defense gave up 80 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 42% from the field, with 29 made baskets on 69 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 24 two-point shots on 53 attempts, resulting in a 45% shooting percentage.
From three-point range, Delaware’s defense held their opponent to 5 made threes on 16 attempts, a 31% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 23 times, where they made 17 free throws, shooting 73%. Delaware allowed 22 offensive rebounds in the game.