Towson Tigers vs Delaware Blue Hens Betting Picks & Predictions
In an upcoming game, Towson will be facing Delaware in a matchup that marks one of the last occasions the teams will meet as part of the Coastal Athletic Association.
Game outlook
In an upcoming game, Towson will be facing Delaware in a matchup that marks one of the last occasions the teams will meet as part of the Coastal Athletic Association. Delaware will be transitioning to Conference USA in two years. The game is scheduled to take place at the Bob Carpenter Center and will be televised on CBS Sports Network at 2pm ET on Saturday. Historically, in the previous season, Towson emerged victorious in two out of three games, both in terms of straight up wins and against the spread. Currently, Delaware holds the status of the betting favorite, initially opening at -2.5, with the line remaining unchanged.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Tigers +120 | Blue Hens -145
Spread: Tigers +2.5 (-110) | Blue Hens -2.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 133.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Delaware will win straight-up is 59%.
Towson Tigers
Towson, ranked 153rd in the KenPom rankings, has recently achieved victories against Charleston and UNCW before facing Drexel. Despite being predicted to tie for fifth place in the preseason men's basketball poll and losing forward Marcus Watson to a knee injury, the team has won five of their last six games. They secured a 70-67 win against first-place Drexel, although they faced challenges when they were outscored 15-3 in a six-minute period. The Tigers' shooting percentages were not ideal, with 31% from beyond the arc and 58.3% from the line. However, they outrebounded Drexel and held them to 39% shooting. Nendah Tarke led the team with 18 points and Christian May contributed 15 points and 10 rebounds. Defensively, Towson excels, ranking 135th in Adjusted Defensive Efficiency. Offensively, they are considered mediocre, ranking 188th. In terms of statistics, Towson is ranked 320th in offense, averaging 67.53 points per game. They shoot 41.98% from the field, 62.72% from the free-throw line, and 33.95% from beyond the arc. The team averages 39.47 rebounds per game and commits 12.58 turnovers. On defense, they allow opponents to shoot 42.91% from the field, 71.38% from the free-throw line, and 30.51% from beyond the arc. They average 30.79 defensive rebounds per game and commit 11.47 turnovers. Overall, Towson has a record of 12-8 (10-9 ATS) this season. About last night…. 🐯 #GohTigers pic.twitter.com/WtcFpwlxtf