The Delaware Blue Hens will look to boost their win total and cover the spread when they tip off against the Delaware State Hornets at Bob Carpenter Center on Saturday in NCAA hoops play.

The Blue Hens are 3-6 so far on the season, and 4-3 ATS vs. the number. The Hornets, meanwhile, are 4-5 and 0-0 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Delaware go 1-2 and the Hornets go 0-0 on the totals.



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Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Blue Hens sit at No. 98 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Hornets sit at No. 239 on the same chart. The computers running our scores simulations have concluded that the Hornets will win this game 64-61.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits Delaware's No. 224-ranked offense, averaging 64.9 PPG, against a Hornets defense that ranks No. 193 at 67 PPG. The Blue Hens field goal percentage has averaged 41.3% so far, less than the Hornets marksmen have achieved on the year, 42.1% per game.

Comparing how these foes stack up statistically, Delaware State owns the country's No. 223-rated mark, allowing 73.2 points per game on the highway. Delaware, on the other hand, rates No. 115 in scoring at home.

Delaware State was a 76-66 Sportsbook in its last match at home against MD-Eastern Shore. Tahj Tate scored 24 points leading the Hornets to a 76-66 victory over MD-Eastern Shore at Memorial Hall on Saturday.

Delaware was a 68-59 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against Radford. Delaware earned a 68-59 victory over Radford on Tuesday, getting 18 points from Devon Saddler at Bob Carpenter Center.


Delaware Blue Hens Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Villanova are 3-2
After playing Radford are 0-1
After a win are 8-2

A few Hornets at Blue Hens trends to consider:
Delaware is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Delaware is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Delaware State
Delaware is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games


Next up:
Delaware State at Penn State, Saturday, December 15
Delaware at Villanova, Sunday, December 16