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Northeastern (-3.5) (-105) over Delaware
Investment Advice: The Huskies are a 2* investment at -2.5 points or less and remain a Strong Opinion at -3 points or worse.
Analysis: Delaware enters the Colonial Athletic Association Tournament with an anemic offense that is averaging 63.5 points per game against teams that combine to allow 67 points per game, including shooting just 41.4% from the field. Moreover, the Blue Hens are averaging a mere 63.3 points per game on the road this season, including averaging just 32 rebounds per game. Overall, Delaware is 3.5 points per game worse than average offensively this season, whereas the Huskies are 0.7 points per game better than average offensively. Northeastern also takes the court with double revenge after dropping both affairs to the Blue Hens this season, which is significant in that the Huskies now apply to a solid 31-6-1 ATS tournament situation of mine that invests on certain favorites playing with same-season revenge. And, in what could be a relatively competitive game down the stretch, we can take comfort in the fact that Northeastern is shooting 74.5% from the foul line, including 76.9% away from home. Let's also note that Northeastern is a profitable 20-8 ATS following a double-digit win, including a perfect 9-0 ATS on the road after winning its previous game by ten points or more. Finally, Northeastern enters the CAA Tournament having won 7 of its last 11 games, whereas the Blue Hens have lost 8 of their last 11 contests.
- lay the points and invest with confidence.