The Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens (4-3) visit Navy to play the Midshipmen (5-3) in a game that will likely be low scoring. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, December 1, 2017.
Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens at Navy Midshipmen Betting Prediction
The Fightin’ Blue Hens are hoping for a better outcome after their 76-66 loss to the Yale Bulldogs in their last matchup. Yale made nine of their 17 three pointers (52.9 percent). Delaware, on the other hand, was 4-18 (22.2 percent). Anthony Mosley was the top scorer from either team with 23 points on 7-for-14 shooting.
The last time the Midshipmen played, they beat the Denver Pioneers, 79-71. Navy’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Denver. The Midshipmen had a rate of 15.6 (better than their season average of 18.9), while the Pioneers posted a mark of 23.5 (above their season average of 20.0). Bryce Dulin was Navy’s leading scorer with 20 points on 7-for-12 shooting.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the nation’s slowest-paced teams square off. Navy ranks 333rd in possessions per game (65.3) and Delaware is 315th (66.2) dating back to last season.
Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens vs. Navy Midshipmen ATS Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Navy, ATS Winner – Navy, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes (2016-Present):
Navy ranks 87th in three pointers allowed per game (20.0) while Delaware ranks 238th (22.8).
The Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 119th in steals allowed per game (5.9) while the Midshipmen rank 262nd (7.4).
Navy ranks 115th in assists allowed per game (12.6) while Delaware ranks 239th (14.4).
The Midshipmen rank ninth in rebounds allowed per game (30.3) while the Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 132nd (34.5).
Delaware ranks 183rd in blocks per game (3.0) while Navy ranks 281st (1.9).
