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Delaware Blue Hens to Face Towson Tigers at TU Arena in Crucial Matchup Before Conference Move

On Thursday night at 7pmET, the Delaware Blue Hens will face the Towson Tigers at TU Arena. This matchup holds significance as it may be the Blue Hens' last trip to Towson before moving to Conference USA next season. The Tigers emerged victorious in their previous meeting on Jan. 30, winning 76-66. Towson is currently the betting favorite with a -8 opening line that has yet to move. Stay tuned for more insights into this Delaware vs. Towson prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Blue Hens +275 | Tigers -348
• Spread: Blue Hens +8 (-110) | Tigers -8 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 142.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Towson will win straight-up is 78%.

Delaware vs Towson Stats

Delaware Blue Hens

Delaware secured a much-needed victory against William & Mary, ending a five-game losing streak. While they may not be favorites to win the CAA in the regular season, there is a possibility for them to make it into the top four and earn a bye in the first round. Key players like Cavan Reilly and John Camden led the team to victory, with strong performances on both ends of the court. However, their defense has been a concern as they allow a high number of points per game and struggle with rebounding. Offensively, the team has shown potential to compete with other CAA teams, with impressive shooting percentages and scoring averages. Overall, Delaware's current power ranking, offensive and defensive stats, and performance indicators indicate areas for improvement as they continue to work towards success in the season.

Towson Tigers Analysis

Towson Tigers are currently on a 10-game winning streak and are leading the CAA with an 11-1 record, one game ahead of UNCW. While they have not dominated their opponents, they continue to win games. Led by Tyler Tejada and Dylan Williamson, the Tigers recently defeated Monmouth on the road. On offense, they average 67.9 points per game and shoot 40.9% from the field and 32.4% from long range. Defensively, they allow 65.5 points per game and have a total rebounding percentage of 109th in the nation. Despite ranking 325th in offense, Towson is 34th in defense and has a power ranking of 44. In their last three matchups against Delaware, Towson went 2-1. They struggle with shooting percentages but excel in rebounding and defensive assists.

Assessment reveals Towson's weaknesses despite overall strength on the court

In my assessment, Towson appears to be the stronger team; however, it is notable that they have only managed to cover the spread in six out of their last 10 games. Additionally, their margin of victory exceeding double digits has been achieved on just four occasions, one of them being a game against Delaware where the Blue Hens struggled with turnovers and scoring down the stretch. Towson's shooting percentages at home are subpar, with only 41.8% from the field and 32.7% from beyond the arc. Surprisingly, their performance seems to improve when playing away games.

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