In this article we will formulate a Delaware vs Missouri State prediction for this College Football game on Tuesday, October 20th at Delaware Stadium in Newark, Delaware. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 8 matchup.
Delaware Blue Hens Betting Preview
The Delaware Blue Hens are 2-4 (0-2) this season after they lost to Middle Tennessee by a score of 33-30 last week. Delaware led 16-12 at halftime and 30-26 in the fourth, but they allowed a touchdown with 3:06 left for the loss. The Blue Hens were out gained by a total of 396-391, went 5-12 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 2-1 in the game. Tyler Bell threw for 306 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while Donovan Lewis caught six passes for 83 yards. Viron Ellison Jr rushed four times for 19 yards in the loss.
Prior to that game, Delaware lost to Liberty by a score of 30-14 and Virginia by a score of 42-3. The Blue Hens have scored 22.8 points per game with 271.0 passing yards and 94.0 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 26.8 points against per game this season. Nick Minicucci continues to deal with an injury, so we will most likely see Tyler Bell at quarterback.
Missouri State Bears Betting Preview
The Missouri State Bears are 2-4 (1-1) this year after they defeated Kennesaw State by a score of 24-21 in their last game. Missouri State trailed 7-6 at halftime, but they kicked a field goal as time expired for the win. The Bears out gained Kennesaw State by a total of 421-337, went 7-14 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 1-0 in the game. Henry Belin IV threw for 300 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while Isaiah Myers caught seven passes for 135 yards and two scores. Connor Lair rushed 14 times for 65 yards in the game.
Prior to that win, Missouri State lost to Western Kentucky by a score of 34-13 and SMU by a score of 34-24. The Bears have scored 22.2 points per game with 224.7 passing yards and 132.3 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 30.5 points against per game this season. Henry Belin IV has thrown for 550 yards with four touchdowns and two interceptions this year.
Why the Delaware Blue Hens will win
- Delaware has won five of its last six games at Delaware Stadium.
- Missouri State has lost seven of its last nine games.
- The favorite has covered the spread in each of Delaware’s last four games at Delaware Stadium.
- Missouri State has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four games against conference opponents.
- Missouri State has lost the first half in each of its last 11 games as an underdog.
Why the Missouri State Bears will win
- Delaware has lost four of its last five games.
- Delaware has failed to cover the spread in each of its last three games.
- The underdog has covered the spread in each of Missouri State’s last three games.
Total Points Facts
- Four of Delaware’s last five games at Delaware Stadium have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of Missouri State’s last three games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Delaware Blue Hens Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 8, Kaderris Roberts leads Delaware for touchdowns (4) this season.
Missouri State Bears Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 8, Isaiah Myers leads the Conference USA for touchdowns (6) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Delaware has lost the first quarter in each of its last five games – equal-longest active streak in the FBS.
- Delaware ranks 135th among FBS teams for rushing yards per game this season (94.0).
- Missouri State ranks 135th among FBS teams for average point differential in fourth quarters this season (-5.5).
- Missouri State ranks 129th among FBS teams for H2 opponent points per game this season (17.5).
Delaware vs Missouri State Prediction
Delaware comes into this matchup on a three game losing streak and they have allowed at least 30 points in four of their last five games. The Blue Hens are also dealing with an injury to their starting QB, but Bell played pretty well last week. Missouri State snapped their losing streak with a win last week, but they have allowed 30+ points in three of their last four. I don’t trust either defense in this one, so I like the over here.