The Delaware Blue Hens attempt to win the Colonial Athletic Association tournament for the second time in school history when they meet the UNC Wilmington Seahawks in the 2022 CAA Tournament championship game on Tuesday. Delaware (21-12, 10-8), which took the title in 2014, advanced to the final with a 69-56 victory against Towson on Monday. The Seahawks (23-8, 15-3), who won their sixth tournament championship in 2017, are seeking their sixth straight victory after edging Charleston 60-57 in the semifinals.
Tipoff from the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC is set for 7 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network. The Blue Hens are 2.5-point favorites in the latest Delaware vs. UNC-Wilmington odds at Caesars Sportsbook, while the over-under for total points scored is 133. Before making any UNC Wilmington vs. Delaware picks, you need to see the college basketball predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's advanced computer model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Delaware vs. UNCW, and just locked in its picks and CBB predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Now, here are several college basketball odds and betting lines for UNCW vs. Delaware:
- Delaware vs. UNC Wilmington spread: Blue Hens -2.5
- Delaware vs. UNC Wilmington over-under: 133 points
- Delaware vs. UNC Wilmington money line: Blue Hens -140, Seahawks +120
- DEL: The Blue Hens are 2-8 against the spread in their last 10 games following a straight-up victory
- UNCW: The Seahawks are 12-1 ATS in their last 13 contests as underdogs
Why Delaware can cover
The Blue Hens ended the regular season with a three-game losing streak but have righted the ship en route to the eighth appearance in a conference tournament title game in school history. Jyare Davis, who is averaging 9.2 points, led Delaware with 17 in its quarterfinal victory against Drexel and recorded 14 in Monday's triumph over Towson. The freshman forward also pulled down 10 rebounds versus the Dragons for his third double-double of the season.
Kevin Anderson was the Blue Hens' top scorer against the Tigers as he finished with 17 points after going 4-for-6 from 3-point range. Jameer Nelson Jr. notched 11 points in both tournament wins to extend his streak to 11 consecutive contests with a double-digit total. The junior guard leads Delaware with an average of 13.8 points while senior forward Dylan Painter is producing 12.4 per game after recording 12 against Towson.
Why UNC Wilmington can cover
The Seahawks are making their 12th appearance in the CAA championship game after recording a 60-57 triumph over Charleston in the semifinals. Jaylen Sims was the offensive star as he went 5-for-7 from beyond the arc en route to a game-high 26 points. The senior guard, who leads UNC Wilmington with an average of 16 points, also pulled down 11 rebounds for his third double-double of the season.
Mike Okauru is second on the Seahawks in scoring as he's averaging 12.7 points this season. The senior guard was the only other member of the team in double figures on Monday as he scored 11 while also recording four steals. Junior guard Shykeim Phillips recorded only seven points against Charleston but led UNC Wilmington with 16 in its victory over Delaware last month.
How to make UNC Wilmington vs. Delaware picks
SportsLine's model is leaning over on the total, projecting 144 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in well over 50 percent of simulations. You can only see the model's pick at SportsLine.
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