Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens vs Saint Peter’s Peacocks Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Delaware vs Saint Peter's NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Jersey City.

Delaware vs Saint Peter's Prediction

The Fightin' Blue Hens and Peacocks are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Peacocks will host the game at Yanitelli Center in Jersey City, NJ. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 141.5 points, with Saint Peter's being favored by -2.5 over Delaware.

Delaware vs. Saint Peter's Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens at Saint Peter's Peacocks
Where: Jersey City at Yanitelli Center
Date: Friday, December 20th
Betting Odds STPETE -2.5, DEL +125 | STPETE -154 O/U 141.5

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Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens Recent Game/Games

Delaware dropped to 5-4 on the season after an 80-66 road loss to Duquesne on Friday. Entering the game as +3.5 point underdogs, the Blue Hens not only failed to cover the spread but also saw the total points edge over the 145.5 line, finishing at 146.

Delaware led 37-36 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 29 points while allowing 44.

Fightin' Blue Hens Offense Breakdown

Delaware's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 39.7% from the field and 31.8% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.8%, and they managed 11 assists as a team. They did grab 12 offensive rebounds and hit 72.2% of their free throws, going 13-for-18 from the line.

Niels Lane led the way with 20 points, shooting 8-for-10 from the field and 2-for-3 from beyond the arc. Tre Dinkins III added 18 points, hitting 4-of-9 threes, while Kareem Rozier contributed 14 points and 5 assists, despite shooting just 27.3% from the field.

Fightin' Blue Hens Team Defense

Delaware's defense gave up 80 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 40% from the field. They allowed 17 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Delaware's defense held their opponents to 29% shooting, with 8 made threes on 27 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 22 free throws, shooting 78%. Delaware allowed 20 offensive rebounds.

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Saint Peter's Peacocks Recent Game/Games

The Peacocks fell to 3-5 on the season after a 72-63 road loss to Iona on Sunday. Saint Peter's, who were slight 1-point favorites going into the game, didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 135, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 131.

Saint Peter’s struggled early, trailing 32-23 at halftime. Although they scored 40 points in the 2nd half, they couldn’t make up ground as they also allowed 40 points to Iona in the final 20 minutes.

Peacocks Offense Breakdown

Saint Peter's managed just 63 points in their last game, shooting 37.3% from the field and 22.7% from beyond the arc, hitting 5 of 22 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.1%, and they connected on 60.6% of their free throws, making 20 of 33 attempts.

Marcus Randolph led the way with 29 points, shooting 50% overall and 44.4% from three-point range (4/9). Dejour Reaves also shot 50% from the field, hitting 2 of 3 from deep, while James Patterson contributed 18 points and 11 rebounds.

Peacocks Team Defense

Saint Peter's defense gave up 72 points, allowing the opposing team to shoot 42% from the field, with 21 made baskets on 50 attempts. Inside the arc, they hit 46% of their shots, going 15/32.

From three-point range, the opposition shot 33%, making 6 of 18 attempts. Saint Peter's also sent them to the free-throw line 35 times, where they converted 24 for 68%. The Peacocks allowed 20 offensive rebounds.

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

In their last five road games, Delaware has averaged 66 points per game while allowing 70. The team's record in this stretch was 2-3 while going 3-2.
In their last five games at home, the Peacocks have a straight up record of 3-2 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team averaged 67 points per game in this stretch.
Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Fightin' Blue Hens have a strong record vs the spread going 4-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 2-3.
Going back to their last three games as the favorite, the Peacocks have a straight up record of 1-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 0-3.