The Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens (14-7, 4-4 CAA) will be at Matthews Arena to clash with the Northeastern Huskies (11-9, 5-3 CAA) in a CAA matchup. The game starts at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.
Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens at Northeastern Huskies ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Huskies easily got past the Drexel Dragons 85-52, while the Fightin’ Blue Hens edged the Hofstra Pride 73-71.
The Fightin’ Blue Hens held the Pride to an effective field goal percentage of 0.402 (below their season average of 0.509) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 31.3 (above their season average of 22.5). Meanwhile, Northeastern dominated nearly every stat category in their game. They had a superb turnover percentage of 9.8 (better than their season average of 17.1) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.629 (above their season average of 0.559). For those same stats, Drexel put up marks of 23.3 and 0.388, respectively. Northeastern rallied around Jordan Roland, who had 26 points and seven rebounds. Justyn Mutts, meanwhile fueled Delaware with 30 points and 13 rebounds.
This series was highly competitive last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the last game, the Huskies won 75-64. Northeastern’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Delaware. The Huskies had a rate of 0.188, while the Fightin’ Blue Hens posted a mark of 0.077. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Northeastern figures to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Huskies currently rank 41st in offensive efficiency, while the Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 236th in defensive efficiency. Moreover, the Fightin’ Blue Hens, who rank 323rd in offensive rebounding percentage (22.9 percent), will square off against the Huskies, who rank 41st in defensive rebounding percentage (75.8 percent).
Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens vs. Northeastern Huskies ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Northeastern, ATS Winner – Northeastern, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Northeastern ranks 19th in assists allowed per game (9.8) while Delaware ranks 147th (12.9).
- The Huskies rank 46th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while the Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 109th (6.4).
- Northeastern allows the 11th-fewest blocks per game (2.3) while Delaware ranks 24th (2.5).
- The Huskies rank 10th in rebounds allowed per game (30.1) while the Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 112th (34.4).
- Northeastern ranks 116th in three pointers attempted per game (22.9) while Delaware ranks 196th in three pointers allowed per game (23.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Huskies have scored an average of 74.8 points per game (1.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.8 points per game (2.3 above their season average).
- The Fightin’ Blue Hens have been outscored by an average of 3.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Delaware has defeated opponents by an average of 4.2 points.
