Delaware Blue Hens vs
Northeastern HuskiesPredictions & Preview

Blue Hens set to battle Huskies in Beantown as Delaware and Northeastern face off in highly anticipated matchup

Two teams are set to battle on the basketball court as they face off in Beantown. Delaware will be traveling to Northeastern to try and bounce back from a recent loss, while Northeastern will be looking to redeem themselves after a tough defeat. The Blue Hens have the historical advantage over Northeastern, winning the last three matchups. However, Northeastern is currently favored to win with a -5 point spread. This game is sure to be an exciting clash between these two competitive teams.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Blue Hens +185 | Huskies -223
• Spread: Blue Hens +5 (-110) | Huskies -5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 152 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Northeastern will win straight-up is 69%.

Delaware vs Northeastern Stats

Delaware Blue Hens

Delaware suffered a loss against St. John's, dropping their second straight game and falling to 7-6 overall. Despite shooting well, Delaware struggled defensively and allowed St. John's to shoot 60.9% from the field. John Camden led the team with 35 points in the loss. Offensively, Delaware averages 78 points per game and shoots 45.9% from the field. Defensively, they have struggled, allowing an average of 76.5 points per game. Delaware ranks 124th in offense, 302nd in defense, and has a power ranking of 282. They are 7-6 for the season, with a 7-4 ATS record. Delaware ranks 147th in field goal percentage, 20th in free throw percentage, and 57th in three-point percentage nationally. They average 34.38 rebounds per game and 13.62 offensive assists. Defensively, they allow 43.01% field goals and 70.97% free throws, ranking 184th and 167th nationally.

Northeastern Huskies Analysis

Northeastern suffered their second consecutive loss on the road against Northwestern in their latest game, bringing their season record to 8-5. Despite initially taking the lead early in the first half, the Huskies struggled in the second half and ultimately fell short in their comeback attempt. LA Pratt led the team with 18 points and seven rebounds in the defeat. Northeastern's offensive stats for the season place them 288th in the nation for scoring offense, averaging 71.1 points per game, while defensively they are 117th, allowing 68.8 points per game. Harold Woods and other key players contribute offensively for the team, with a shooting percentage of 47% from the field as a team. William Kermoury has not played since December 15. Currently ranked 268th in power rankings, Northeastern faces upcoming CAA play with room for improvement.

Northeastern Looks to Continue Home Dominance Against Delaware

In recent matchups, Delaware has emerged victorious in the last three games against their opponent. Coming off two consecutive losses, Inglesby's squad may face challenges in the upcoming game. The Blue Hens currently hold a record of 2-3 on the road this season, with their wins over Iona (272nd in KenPom rankings) and Delaware State (320th) having minimal impact. On the other hand, Northeastern has shown strong performance at home by defeating Harvard, La Salle, and Colgate, with their only loss being a close three-point game against Princeton. Coen has effectively prepared his team for this upcoming home game, leading to a predicted victory for Northeastern in a closely contested matchup.

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