The Towson Tigers (5-14, 1-5 CAA) and the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens (13-7, 5-2 CAA), who both like to play patient, will go head-to-head at Bob Carpenter Center Acierno Arena. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
Towson Tigers at Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens Betting Prediction
In the Tigers’ last game, they were defeated by the Drexel Dragons, 72-66. Making free throws was one of Drexel’s largest strengths. They were 16-20 (80.0 percent), while the Tigers were just 14-22 (63.6 percent). Brian Fobbs led Towson in scoring with 21 points on 5-for-19 shooting.
The Fightin’ Blue Hens were victorious over the James Madison Dukes in their last contest, 76-69. Converting at the free throw line was one of Delaware’s biggest advantages. They were 12-14 (85.7 percent), while the Dukes were just 9-13 (69.2 percent). Ryan Allen was the top scorer from either team with 29 points on 9-for-15 shooting from the field.
Half-court execution will be at a premium when two of the country’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. Delaware currently ranks 308th in possessions per game (66.8) and Towson is 337th (65.6). Additionally, the Tigers rank 273rd in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.205), while the Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 44th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.184).
After the Tigers won both meetings against the Fightin’ Blue Hens last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the last contest, Towson won 67-65. The Tigers had a much better free throw rate (0.214 vs. 0.089) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 19.4).
Towson Tigers vs. Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Delaware ranks 134th in three pointers attempted per game (22.6) while Towson ranks 253rd (17.8).
The Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 145th in assists per game (13.3) while the Tigers rank 239th (9.9).
Towson ranks 43rd in rebounds allowed per game (32.1) while Delaware ranks 104th (34.1).
The Tigers rank 35th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 55th (5.8).
Towson is 34th in the country with 2.6 blocks allowed per game while Delaware is 51st with 2.8 blocks allowed per game.
Bettings Trends:
The Tigers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 9.0, up from 3.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Fightin’ Blue Hens have scored an average of 70.2 points per game (2.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.0 points per game (5.0 below their season average).
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