NCAAB betting line favors Quakers over Blue Hens

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Dec 7, 7:00 PM | The Palestra

Delaware Blue Hens vs Pennsylvania Quakers Odds

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The college hoops wagering menu features a clash between Pennsylvania and Delaware on Wednesday, with the host Quakers trying to win and cover the NCAAB point spread.

The Blue Hens will try to spoil to the party on Wednesday; they are 3-0 ATS against the number this season, while the Quakers are 3-3 ATS. Delaware is 2-1 on the totals; Pennsylvania is 5-1.



View Delaware vs Pennsylvania Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
The visitors opened as 4-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
According to new college basketball power rankings here, it's the No. 214-ranked Quakers and the No. 198-rated Blue Hens in this matchup. Computer formulas aimed at predicting NCAAB scores point to a 68-66 win for the Blue Hens on Wednesday.



How They Match Up:
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Pennsylvania has the nation's No. 229-rated offensive output, at 65.7 PPG. The visiting Blue Hens defense ranks No. 217 allowing on average 68.7 PPG. The Quakers FG% has averaged 43.9% so far, more than the Blue Hens marksmen have achieved on the year, 42.6% per game.

Defensively, Delaware features the nation's No. 156-rated defense on the road, allowing 70 points per game. Pennsylvania, meanwhile, comes in at No. 291 nationally in scoring at home.

In their last action, Delaware was a 71-60 Sportsbook at home against Drexel. They covered the 3.5–point spread as underdogs. The Blue Hens used a 30-point performance from Devon Saddler to help Delaware smack Drexel 71-60 on Saturday at Bob Carpenter Center.

Pennsylvania was a 73-65 loser in their most recent outing on the road against Villanova. They covered the 13.5–point spread as underdogs. Zack Rosen scored 21 points in a futile effort to lead the Quakers to a win (they lost 73-65 to Villanova at Villanova Pavilion on Saturday).


Delaware Blue Hens Trends:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Delaware State are 4-2
After playing Drexel are 2-8
After a win are 3-7

Pennsylvania Quakers Trends:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
After playing Villanova are 4-6
After a loss are 4-6


A few Blue Hens at Quakers trends to consider:
Delaware is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Pennsylvania is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home
Pennsylvania is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games


Next up:
Delaware at Delaware State, Saturday, December 10
Pennsylvania at UCLA, Saturday, December 10

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