Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens vs Robert Morris Colonials Matchup

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

Robert Morris vs Delaware Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Colonials versus the Fightin' Blue Hens? Tip off is at at 6:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FloC. The game will be played at Bob Carpenter Center in Newark, DE. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Delaware as the -6.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 147.5 points.

Robert Morris vs. Delaware Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Robert Morris Colonials at Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens
Where: Newark at Bob Carpenter Center
Date: Thursday, November 7th
Betting Odds DEL -6.5, ROBMS +195 | DEL -242 O/U 147.5

Colonials Preview: Will the Colonials Make it Happen on the Road?

Robert Morris Colonials Recent Game/Games

The Colonials faced a tough challenge on Monday, November 4th, as they took on the Mountaineers on the road. Entering the game as +18.5 point underdogs, Robert Morris fell short, losing 87-59.

After trailing 46-26 at halftime, the Colonials managed to score 33 points in the 2nd half but allowed 41. The total points for the game ended at 146, just over the pre-game O/U line of 145.

Colonials Offense Breakdown

Robert Morris struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 32.4% from the field and 25% from beyond the arc, finishing with 59 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 36.8%, and they managed 16 offensive rebounds and 8 assists.

Tucker DeVries led the way with 18 points, hitting 4 of 9 threes, while Javon Small contributed 15 points and 5 assists, shooting 50% from deep. Toby Okani was efficient, shooting 66.7% and adding 13 points in 19 minutes.

Colonials Team Defense

Robert Morris struggled defensively, giving up 87 points on 55% shooting from the field. The Colonials allowed their opponent to hit 19 of 26 two-point attempts, a 73% success rate.

From beyond the arc, Robert Morris gave up 15 threes on 35 attempts, with their opponent shooting 42%. They also sent them to the line 12 times, where they converted 7 free throws.

Fightin' Blue Hens Preview: Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Fightin' Blue Hens?

Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens Recent Game/Games

Delaware dropped their season opener at home on Monday, falling 85-73 to Bucknell. The Blue Hens were -3 favorites but failed to cover the spread.

Delaware led 46-37 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 27 points while allowing 48. The game’s total points reached 158, surpassing the O/U line of 142.

Fightin' Blue Hens Offense Breakdown

In their last game, Delaware's offense put up 73 points, shooting 42.2% from the field and 30.8% from three-point range, hitting 8 of 26 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.4%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, making just 11 of 18 for 61.1%.

Erik Timko led the way with 20 points, shooting 63.6% overall. Noah Williamson and John Camden each added 19 points, with Williamson grabbing 12 rebounds and hitting 75% of his shots. Josh Bascoe was perfect from deep, hitting 4 of 4 threes and finishing with 18 points.

Fightin' Blue Hens Team Defense

Delaware's defense gave up 85 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field. They allowed 27 made field goals on 64 attempts.

Inside the arc, the other team shot 50%, hitting 19 of 38 two-point attempts. From three-point range, they went 8/26, shooting 30%. Delaware also sent them to the line 18 times, where they made 11 free throws, shooting 61%. Delaware gave up 8 offensive rebounds.

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

In their last five games away from home, the Colonials have a straight up record of 0-5 while going 1-4 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 67 points per game in these contests.
When looking at their past ten home matchups, Delaware has an ATS record of 4-6 while averaging 67 per game. The team went 4-6 overall in these games.
Looking back on the team's last three games as the underdog, the Colonials have a straight up record of 0-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 0-3.
Against the spread, the Fightin' Blue Hens have put together of 2-3 in their last five games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 3-2 straight up.