Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens vs UNCW Seahawks Matchup

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

UNCW vs Delaware Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Seahawks 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. UNCW come into this Coastal Athletic Association conference matchup as the -6 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 153 points.

UNCW vs. Delaware Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: UNCW Seahawks at Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens
Where: Newark at Bob Carpenter Center
Date: Thursday, February 6th
Betting Odds NCW -6, NCW -247 | DEL +200 O/U 153

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UNCW Seahawks Recent Game/Games

The Seahawks improved to 16-5 on the season with an 80-70 win over Stony Brook on Saturday. Playing at home, UNCW entered the game as heavy favorites, but they didn’t cover the -18 spread.

UNCW led 42-31 at halftime but allowed 39 points in the 2nd half while scoring 38. The game’s total points of 150 went over the 139.5 O/U line.

Seahawks Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, UNCW's offense put up 80 points, shooting 56.8% from the field and 52.4% from three-point range, with an effective field goal percentage of 68.2%. They hit 14 of 23 two-point attempts (60.9%) and went 19 for 27 from the free-throw line (70.4%).

Collin O'Connor led the way with 27 points and 3 assists, while Donovan Newby added 20 points. Greedy Williams was perfect from the field, going 4 for 4, and contributed 15 points and 4 assists. The Seahawks finished with 16 assists and just 3 offensive rebounds.

Seahawks Team Defense

Despite the defensive struggles, UNCW Seahawks allowed 70 points on 56% shooting from the field. The opposing team shot 60% on two-point attempts, making 14 of 23.

From beyond the arc, the Seahawks gave up 11 threes on 21 attempts, a 52% clip. They also sent the other team to the line 27 times, where they hit 19 free throws, 70%.

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Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens Recent Game/Games

Delaware’s season record dropped to 9-12 after a 92-83 road loss to Monmouth on Saturday. The Blue Hens entered the game as +2 underdogs and failed to cover the spread.

Delaware trailed 44-42 at halftime and allowed 48 points in the second half while scoring 41. The game’s total points reached 175, surpassing the over/under line of 152.5.

Fightin' Blue Hens Offense Breakdown

Delaware put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 42.2% from the field and 31.8% from three-point range. They were efficient at the free-throw line, hitting 22 of 25 attempts for 88%.

Madison Durr led the way with 27 points, while Abdi Bashir Jr. added 25. Erik Timko contributed 16 points and 10 rebounds, and Cornelius Robinson III was perfect from the field, going 5-for-5 with 8 rebounds.

Fightin' Blue Hens Team Defense

Delaware's defense struggled, giving up 92 points on 51% shooting from the field. The opposing team was particularly effective inside, hitting 63% of their two-point attempts (24/38).

From beyond the arc, Delaware allowed 6 threes on 20 attempts (30%). They also sent the other team to the line 28 times, where they converted 92% of their free throws (26/28). Delaware gave up 8 offensive rebounds.

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

Across their last five road contests, UNCW has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-2. Their overall mark in these games was 3-2, while averaging 75 points per game.
In their last ten games at home, the Fightin' Blue Hens have a straight up record of 2-8 while going 4-6 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 73 points per game in these contests.
As the betting underdog, the Fightin' Blue Hens have an ATS mark of just 0-3 in their last three games. Delaware posted a straight up mark of 0-3 in these matchups.
In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Seahawks have a strong straight up record of 5-0. In addition, their ATS record was 4-1 in these scenarios.