It will be a battle between CAA opponents when the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens (14-11, 6-6 CAA) welcome the UNCW Seahawks (8-17, 4-8 CAA) to the Bob Carpenter Center Acierno Arena. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
UNCW Seahawks at Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens Free Prediction
In the Seahawks’ last matchup, they were defeated by the Drexel Dragons, 69-57. Drexel’s 0.236 free throw rate was their largest strength over UNCW, who had a mark of 0.111. The Dragons’ mark was above their season average of 0.232, while the Seahawks’ was below their season average of 0.258. Devontae Cacok led UNCW in scoring with 15 points on 7-for-9 shooting.
The Fightin’ Blue Hens were beaten by the Charleston Cougars in their last game, 83-75. Charleston’s 34.5 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over Delaware, who had a mark of 20.0. The Cougars’ mark was above their season average of 24.9, while the Fightin’ Blue Hens’ was below the 25.9 mark opponents have averaged against Charleston this season. With 17 points on 5-for-9 shooting, Kevin Anderson led Delaware in scoring.
This is the second game of the season between these two squads. In the first, Eric Carter had 14 points and 14 rebounds and the Fightin’ Blue Hens beat the Seahawks 82-69. Delaware’s 0.663 effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over UNCW, who had a mark of 0.467.
Delaware should have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 86th in effective field goal percentage (0.534), while UNCW ranks 341st in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.559).
UNCW at Delaware ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Delaware, ATS Winner – UNCW, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UNCW ranks 91st in rebounds per game (37.0) while Delaware ranks 229th (33.6).
The Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 148th in three pointers attempted per game (22.4) while the Seahawks rank 265th in three pointers allowed per game (26.5).
UNCW ranks 55th in assists per game (15.3) while Delaware ranks 161st in assists allowed per game (13.6).
The Seahawks allow the 11th-fewest blocks per game (2.2) while the Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 53rd (2.8).
Bettings Trends:
The Seahawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.8, up from 4.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Fightin’ Blue Hens have scored an average of 66.6 points per game (5.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.6 points per game (1.3 above their season average).
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