Robert Morris Colonials and Delaware Blue Hens are preparing for an important game at the Bob Carpenter Center on Thursday evening, November 7, 2024. It is the second game for both teams.
Both teams lost their first games, so they need a win to build momentum early in the season.
Highlights
- The game between Robert Morris and Delaware is happening tonight at the Bob Carpenter Center.
- Both teams lost their first games, and they need to improve in areas like offense and defense to get a win.
- Experts believe Delaware will likely win and cover the spread, with the game expected to be high-scoring.
Erik Timko from Delaware and Josh Omojafo from Robert Morris are the top players for their teams.
Andrew Toole and Martin Ingelsby coach Robert Morris and Delaware Blue Hens, respectively. Last season, both teams won and lost about the same number of games against the spread.
According to ESPN, Delaware went 19-14 overall and 8-5 at home last season, shooting 46.5% from the field and 33.5% from 3-point range.
Similarly, Robert Morris had a 10-22 overall record and went 3-13 on the road, shooting 43.3% from the field and 33.7% from 3-point range.
This season, Both Teams Lost Their First Game
As Winners and Winners reported, the Robert Morris Colonials had a tough start to their season, losing 87-59 to West Virginia.
The club struggled offensively, shooting only 32.4% from the field and 25% from three-point range.
Josh Omojafo led the team with 13 points and 6 rebounds, while Ismael Plet added 8 points.
According to several analysts, their defense also needs improvement. They allowed West Virginia to shoot 55% overall and 41.2% from three-point range.
The Colonials need better passing and shooting, especially as they prepare to face stronger teams like Delaware.
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On the other hand, Delaware also lost their season opener at home to Bucknell on Monday night. The Blue Hens led 46-37 at halftime but struggled in the second half, losing 85-73.
They shot 42.2% from the field and made 8 out of 26 three-point attempts. They were out-rebounded 40-32 and allowed Bucknell to shoot 52.7%, including 10 of 19 from three-point range.
Erik Timko was the top scorer for Delaware, scoring 20 points. John Camden added 19 points, and Niels Lane scored 16. However, the rest of the team scored only 18 points in total.
The bench players contributed just 9 points over 57 combined minutes.
Delaware needs to improve its overall performance, especially in defense and team contributions, to get back on track for its next games.
Betting Insights And Prediction
As per Action Network, the over/under is 148 points. This shows that Delaware tends to score a lot, and Robert Morris has defensive issues.
In Delaware’s last four home night games against non-conference teams, the total points went over 158, suggesting this game might be high-scoring.
Delaware is expected to bounce back and cover the -6.5 spread. Robert Morris hasn’t shown consistent offense, and their weak defense favors Delaware.
Delaware will likely start strong and keep control, making them an excellent pick to win and cover.
Additional Information
- How and when to watch: Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. ET at Bob Carpenter Center – Newark, Delaware.
- According to CBS Sports, fans can stream the Delaware vs. Robert Morris game on Fubo. They offer a free trial but keep in mind there might be regional restrictions.
- Delaware adopted the blue hen as its state symbol in 1939. It was inspired by the blue hen cocks carried by Revolutionary War soldiers for entertainment.
