The Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens and Xavier Musketeers face off on Tuesday in a college basketball showdown at the Cintas Center. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Delaware vs Xavier prediction.

Delaware Blew the Last Game

Delaware’s last game came against Ohio and they blew the game late. They were outscored 46-37 in the second half and they ended up losing 74-73. Jyare Davis had a strong game putting up 17 points, nine rebounds, and two assists. On the season the Fightin’ Blue Hens are averaging 76.3 points while their defense is giving up 68.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 152nd and they are going to need to find a way to get the offense going here. Jyare Davis is averaging 18 points while shooting 46.5 percent from the field. 

How Does Xavier End Losing Streak?

Xavier has really struggled and they have lost two games in a row. Two games ago against Oakland they lost 78-76 and in the last game against Houston, they lost 66-60. The top player for Xavier was Quincy Olivari and he put up 17 points, four assists, and three rebounds. Xavier on the season is averaging 75 points while their defense is giving up 68 points per game. The offense is ranked 185th while the defense is ranked 114th. Desmond Claude is averaging 16.4 while shooting 45.6 percent from the field. 

Shane’s Free Pick

Xavier has not looked good the last couple of games and they are going to struggle again in this game. Delaware is averaging 76.3 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Xavier’s defense is giving up 68 points per game and they are going to really struggle again in this game to defend. Delaware might not win this game, but they are going to keep it close. Back Delaware against the spread.