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Hofstra @ Delaware

Current Records: Hofstra 16-9; Delaware 16-8

What to Know

The Hofstra Pride are 14-3 against the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens since December of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success Saturday. Hofstra and Delaware will face off in a Colonial battle at 6:30 p.m. ET at Bob Carpenter Center Acierno Arena.

The Pride netted an 83-73 win over the Drexel Dragons on Thursday. Hofstra's guard Aaron Estrada did his thing and had 32 points and six assists in addition to six rebounds.

Meanwhile, Delaware didn't have too much trouble with the Northeastern Huskies at home on Thursday as they won 74-61. Guard Jameer Nelson Jr. was the offensive standout of the matchup for Delaware, picking up 18 points.

Barring any buzzer beaters, Hofstra is expected to win a tight contest. Those playing the odds have seen things go back and forth with the Pride, who are 12-11 against the spread.

Their wins bumped Hofstra to 16-9 and Delaware to 16-8. Watch the game and check back on CBS Sports to find out who keeps up the positive energy and who hits a stumbling block.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 6:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: Bob Carpenter Center Acierno Arena -- Newark, Delaware
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Pride are a slight 1-point favorite against the Fightin' Blue Hens, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 1-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Hofstra have won 14 out of their last 17 games against Delaware.

  • Jan 15, 2022 - Hofstra 82 vs. Delaware 77
  • Mar 07, 2021 - Hofstra 83 vs. Delaware 75
  • Jan 17, 2021 - Hofstra 68 vs. Delaware 67
  • Jan 15, 2021 - Delaware 74 vs. Hofstra 56
  • Mar 09, 2020 - Hofstra 75 vs. Delaware 61
  • Feb 22, 2020 - Hofstra 78 vs. Delaware 62
  • Jan 23, 2020 - Delaware 73 vs. Hofstra 71
  • Mar 11, 2019 - Hofstra 78 vs. Delaware 74
  • Mar 02, 2019 - Hofstra 92 vs. Delaware 70
  • Dec 28, 2018 - Hofstra 91 vs. Delaware 46
  • Jan 27, 2018 - Hofstra 64 vs. Delaware 59
  • Jan 18, 2018 - Hofstra 90 vs. Delaware 63
  • Mar 03, 2017 - Delaware 81 vs. Hofstra 76
  • Feb 02, 2017 - Hofstra 73 vs. Delaware 65
  • Dec 31, 2016 - Hofstra 58 vs. Delaware 56
  • Feb 13, 2016 - Hofstra 77 vs. Delaware 66
  • Dec 31, 2015 - Hofstra 90 vs. Delaware 80