The Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens (5-4) face a fellow CUSA foe when they visit the Sam Houston Bearkats (1-8) on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Shell Energy Stadium.

The Fightin’ Blue Hens are expected to win by double digits (currently -10.5) against the Bearkats. The over/under for this game is 56.5 points.

Keep reading for our preview for this this game between the Fightin’ Blue Hens and the Bearkats, and uncover all of our expert picks here, too!

Delaware vs. Sam Houston betting lines

• Spread favorite: Fightin’ Blue Hens (-10.5)
• Moneyline: Fightin’ Blue Hens (-426), Bearkats (+328)
• Total: 56.5 points

Delaware vs. Sam Houston betting info and stats

Delaware is 3-6-0 against the spread so far this season. Delaware is winless ATS (0-1) when favorites by at least 10.5 points. Delaware has won two of its four games played as the moneyline favorite this season. Sam Houston, through nine games with a set spread so far this season, is 2-7-0 against the spread. When Sam Houston is an underdog by 10.5 points or more, it has gone 1-2 ATS. Sam Houston’s record is 1-7 when playing as the underdog this year.

Delaware vs. Sam Houston recent stats and trends

Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens

• Delaware is 1-2 against the spread in its past three games, and has a 2-1 straight-up record in those contests.
• Twice in those three games, the final combined score has surpassed the set total.
• The past three Delaware games averaged 1.7 fewer points (54.8) than this matchup’s point total.

Sam Houston Bearkats

• Sam Houston has covered the spread once in its past three matchups while putting up a 2-1 record straight-up in those games.
• In two of those three games, the final combined score has gone over the set total.
• Sam Houston’s past three outings have ended with an average of 49.5 points scored. That’s 7.0 fewer points than this contest’s over/under.

Delaware vs. Sam Houston key players

Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens

• Nick Minicucci has 2,725 pass yards for Delaware, completing 61.4% of his passes and tossing 17 touchdowns and six interceptions this season. He’s also chipped in on the ground with 231 rushing yards (25.7 ypg) on 80 carries with eight rushing touchdowns.
• Jo’Nathan Silver has racked up 472 yards on 98 carries while finding paydirt three times as a runner. He’s also caught 26 passes for 200 yards (22.2 per game) and one touchdown through the air.
• This season, Viron Ellison Jr. has carried the ball 66 times for 248 yards (27.6 per game) and three touchdowns.
• Kyre Duplessis’ 671 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted 80 times and has registered 49 receptions and five touchdowns.
• Sean Wilson has hauled in 39 receptions totaling 525 yards, finding the end zone two times as a receiver so far this campaign.
• Jake Thaw’s 20 catches have turned into 254 yards and one touchdown.
• Dillon Trainer has 2.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has 4.0 TFL and 23 tackles.
• Gavin Moul, Delaware’s leading tackler, has 60 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and 2.5 sacks this year.
• Mysonne Pollard has picked off a team-leading two passes. He also has 38 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and two passes defended to his name.

Sam Houston Bearkats

• Hunter Watson has put up 1,108 passing yards, or 158.3 per game, so far this season. He has completed 57.1% of his passes and has tossed five touchdowns with four interceptions. He’s also chipped in on the ground with 39.4 rushing yards per game while scoring as a runner two times.
• Landan Brown has been handed the ball 59 times for a team-high 306 yards (38.3 per game) with two touchdowns. He also leads the team through the air, as his 29 receptions this season are good for 160 yards.
• Elijah Green has racked up 293 yards (on 47 carries) with two touchdowns, while also grabbing 14 passes for 136 yards and one touchdown.
• Chris Reed has totaled 20 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 278 (30.9 yards per game). He’s been targeted 31 times and has three touchdowns.
• Grady O’Neill has recorded 176 receiving yards (22.0 yards per game) on 17 receptions.
• Chauncey Chidi leads the team with 2.5 sacks, and also has 3.0 TFL and 23 tackles.
• Antavious Fish is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s collected 43 tackles and 1.0 TFL.
• Emon Allen leads the team with three interceptions, while also recording 25 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and three passes defended.