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Delaware State Hornets at Weber State Wildcats Odds Preview 12/22/18

Dec 19, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers guard Khameron Davis (middle) is surrounded by the Delaware State Hornets defense during the second half at the Petersen Events Center. Pittsburgh won 74-68. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

The Delaware State Hornets (3-8) head to Weber State to take on the Wildcats (5-5) in a game that will likely be up-tempo. The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 22, 2018.

Delaware State Hornets vs. Weber State Wildcats Betting Prediction

In the Hornets’ last contest, they were blown out by the East Carolina Pirates, 81-56. One of East Carolina’s biggest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They made 27 trips to the line, while Delaware State went 18 times. Saleik Edwards was the game’s leading scorer with 22 points on 8-for-17 shooting.

The Wildcats were beaten by the San Diego Toreros in their last matchup, 83-66. San Diego’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over Weber State. The Toreros had a rate of 0.185, while the Wildcats posted a mark of 0.098. With 22 points on 9-for-15 shooting, Cody John was Weber State’s leading scorer.

There could be plenty of transition offense in this matchup that features two of the nation’s more up-and-down teams. Weber State ranks 20th in possessions per game (76.0) and Delaware State is 41st (74.6).

Delaware State Hornets vs. Weber State Wildcats ATS Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Weber State, O/U – Over

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Notes

Betting Notes:

Weber State ranks 25th in three pointers allowed per game (18.6) while Delaware State ranks 208th (25.2).

The Wildcats rank 80th in rebounds per game (37.9) while the Hornets rank 246th in rebounds allowed per game (43.1).

Weber State ranks 29th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while Delaware State ranks 134th (4.2).

The Wildcats average 6.0 steals per game, which ranks 124th in the country. The Hornets rank 164th in steals allowed per game (8.3).

Weber State averages 11.1 assists per game, which ranks 203rd in the nation. Delaware State ranks 212th in assists allowed per game (16.5).

Bettings Trends:

The Hornets’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 15.8, up from 13.9 for the season.

During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 83.8 points per game (2.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.4 points per game (2.9 below their season average).

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