The Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens (9-16, 5-9 CUSA) will attempt to build on a three-game win streak when they host the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (14-11, 7-7 CUSA) on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at Bob Carpenter Center as 3.5-point underdogs. The matchup airs at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The matchup has an over/under of 139.5 points.
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Western Kentucky Cover -3.5 vs Delaware -122
Western Kentucky vs. Delaware betting lines
- Western Kentucky moneyline odds to win: -194
- Delaware moneyline odds to win: +157
- Spread: Western Kentucky (-3.5)
- Total: 139.5
Western Kentucky statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Western Kentucky sports a worse record against the spread when playing at home (5-7-0) than it does in away games (4-4-0).
- The Hilltoppers have eclipsed the total more often at home, hitting the over in six of 12 home matchups (50%). On the road, they have hit the over in two of eight games (25%).
- As a moneyline favorite, Western Kentucky has won a higher percentage of its home games (.800) compared to road games (.667).
Recent trends
- The Hilltoppers’ offense has been less effective over their last 10 games, racking up 70.9 points a contest compared to the 77.5 they’ve averaged this year.
- Western Kentucky has been more stingy on the defensive side of the ball lately, allowing 71.1 points per game over its past 10 outings compared to the 74.6 points per game its opponents are averaging on the 2025-26 season.
- During their past 10 contests, the Hilltoppers are making the same number of three-pointers per game as their season long average (8.4), while shooting a lower percentage from beyond the arc in that span (32.2% compared to 32.8% season-long).
Western Kentucky betting records this season
- ATS Record: 12-11-0 (Home: 5-7-0; Away: 4-4-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 3.5+: 5-6-0 (As Favorite: 6-7-0; As Underdog: 6-4-0)
- O-U-P: 9-14-0 (Home: 6-6-0; Away: 2-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 10-3 (Home: 8-2; Away: 2-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-8 (Home: 0-2; Away: 1-4)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39.7 (361st in nation) | 42.3 (79th) | 35.8 (39th) | 33.6 (320th) | 12.9 (260th) | 10.1 (77th) |
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Delaware statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- This season, Delaware is 4-6-1 at home against the spread (.364 winning percentage). On the road, it is 6-5-0 ATS (.545).
- In 2025-26, a higher percentage of the Fightin’ Blue Hens’ games have finished above the over/under at home (72.7%, eight of 11) compared to away (27.3%, three of 11).
- The Fightin’ Blue Hens, when moneyline underdogs, have won a lower percentage of games at home (2-4) than on the road (4-6) this year.
Recent trends
- The Fightin’ Blue Hens have performed better offensively over their last 10 games, putting up 68.6 points per contest, 1.7 more than their season average of 66.9.
- In its past 10 games, Delaware is surrendering 73.4 points per game, 1.6 more points than its season average (71.8).
- The Fightin’ Blue Hens are sinking 8.5 three-pointers per contest in their last 10 games, the same number as their average for the season. Meanwhile, they sport a better three-point percentage over their last 10 games (37.1%) compared to their season average from downtown (35.8%).
Delaware betting records this season
- ATS Record: 11-12-1 (Home: 4-6-1; Away: 6-5-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 3.5+: 9-5-0 (As Favorite: 1-5-0; As Underdog: 10-7-1)
- O-U-P: 11-13-0 (Home: 8-3-0; Away: 3-8-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-4 (Home: 2-3; Away: 0-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 7-11 (Home: 2-4; Away: 4-6)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.7 (211th in nation) | 42.6 (93rd) | 28.6 (332nd) | 31.9 (231st) | 12.5 (287th) | 11.2 (197th) |
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