The undefeated Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens (8-0) try to remain unbeaten when they go head-to-head with the Columbia Lions (3-5) at Bob Carpenter Center Acierno Arena. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, December 2, 2019.
Columbia Lions vs. Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Fightin’ Blue Hens won big over the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks 75-56, while the Lions defeated the Lehigh Mountain Hawks 68-64.
Columbia dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.127 (above their season average of 0.096) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.555 (above their season average of 0.468). For those same stats, Lehigh was 0.016 and 0.508, respectively. The Fightin’ Blue Hens, on the other hand, made 22 of their 25 free throws (88.0 percent) and held the Hawks to an effective field goal percentage of 0.386 (below the 0.453 mark opponents have averaged against Delaware this season). Justyn Mutts played a pivotal role for Delaware with 22 points and 16 rebounds. Meanwhile, Columbia rallied around Mike Smith, who contributed 30 points and six assists.
The Fightin’ Blue Hens won the sole contest between these two teams last season, 87-86. Delaware’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over Columbia. The Fightin’ Blue Hens had a rate of 0.190, while the Lions posted a mark of 0.129.
The high-powered offense of Delaware will battle against the mid-tier defense of Columbia. Since last season, the Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 71st in offensive efficiency, while the Lions are 172nd in defensive efficiency. The Fightin’ Blue Hens figure to have the advantage on that side of the ball.
Columbia Lions vs. Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Delaware, ATS Winner – Columbia, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Columbia ranks 77th in steals per game (7.2) while Delaware ranks 283rd (4.8).
- The Lions average 23.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 106th in the country. The Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 178th in three pointers allowed per game (22.5).
- Columbia ranks 182nd in blocks per game (3.0) while Delaware ranks 236th (2.5).
- The Lions average 14.9 assists per game, which ranks 52nd in the nation. The Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 156th in assists allowed per game (12.9).
- Delaware ranks 141st in rebounds allowed per game (34.4) while Columbia ranks 238th (36.3).