Bryant Bulldogs vs Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Bryant vs Delaware NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Newark.

Bryant vs Delaware Prediction

Planning on watching today's Bulldogs and Fightin' Blue Hens game? Catch the action at Bob Carpenter Center in Newark, DE, as the Fightin' Blue Hens hosts this showdown at 6:30 ET on ESPN+. Bryant is favored by -1.5 in this non-conference contest against Delaware. The game's over/under currently sits at 157.5 points.

Bryant vs. Delaware Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Bryant Bulldogs at Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens
  • Where: Newark at Bob Carpenter Center
  • Date: Monday, November 18th
  • Betting Odds BRYANT -1.5, BRYANT -128 | DEL +105 O/U 157.5

Bulldogs Preview: Is a Win at Newark Possible for the Bulldogs?

Bryant Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

Bryant took care of business on Thursday, defeating Buffalo 87-64 on the road. The Bulldogs entered the game as -6.5 favorites and covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game ended at 151, falling short of the 163.5 O/U line.

Bryant dominated the first half, jumping out to a 50-25 lead. While they allowed 39 points in the second half, they still managed to score 37 points of their own to maintain a comfortable margin.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

The Bulldogs put up 87 points in their latest game, despite shooting just 38.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45%, with a 39.6% success rate on two-point attempts and 37% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 threes.

Bryant also made 15 of 20 free throws, and collected 19 offensive rebounds, leading to 19 assists as a team. Ryan Sabol led the way with 17 points, while Earl Timberlake contributed 8 rebounds and 8 assists, despite shooting 36.4% from the field.

Bulldogs Team Defense

Despite Bryant's strong defensive effort, they couldn't come away with the win, allowing 64 points on 35% shooting from the field. The Bulldogs gave up 13 two-point baskets on 25 attempts, a 52% success rate for their opponent.

From beyond the arc, Bryant held their opponent to just 6 made threes on 28 attempts, a 21% shooting performance. The Bulldogs also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 30 times, where they converted 20 of those attempts for 66%.

Fightin' Blue Hens Preview: Will the Fightin' Blue Hens Win at Home?

Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens Recent Game/Games

Delaware picked up a 64-58 road win over Iona on Tuesday. The Blue Hens, who were +6.5 underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

Delaware led 30-18 at halftime but allowed 40 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34. The game’s total points of 122 fell well short of the 154.5 O/U line.

Fightin' Blue Hens Offense Breakdown

In their last game, Delaware's offense struggled, shooting just 37.3% from the field and 38.5% on two-point attempts. They connected on 35% of their threes, going 7-for-20, with an effective field goal percentage of 44.1%.

Dejour Reaves and Yaphet Moundi each scored 16 points, with Moundi adding 18 rebounds while shooting 75% from the floor. Niels Lane and Tahron Allen contributed 14 points each, with Allen hitting both of his three-point attempts.

Fightin' Blue Hens Team Defense

Delaware's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 58 points on 30% shooting from the field. The Fightin' Blue Hens limited them to 18/51 on two-point attempts, a 35% success rate.

From beyond the arc, Delaware's defense was even more effective, as they allowed just 4 threes on 22 attempts, an 18% shooting performance. The opponent also struggled at the free-throw line, hitting only 10 of 22 attempts for 45%.

Bulldogs vs Fightin' Blue Hens Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Although Bryant has a straight up record of 6-4 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 5-4-1. The team averaged 75 points per game in these games.
  • Through their last five home contests, the Fightin' Blue Hens offense has averaged 61 points per game while allowing an average of 67. Delaware posted an overall record of 2-3 while going 1-4 ATS.
  • Looking back on the team's last five games as the underdog, the Fightin' Blue Hens have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-3.
  • As the betting favorite, the Bulldogs have an ATS record of 3-2 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 4-1.

Bryant vs Delaware Prediction & Free Pick

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