Delaware vs.
Delaware · Missouri StateDelaware hosts Missouri State on Tuesday, with the Bears looking for a second straight Conference USA victory. The Blue Hens are three-point home favorites at DraftKings Sportsbook, with an over/under of 51.5 points.
The matchup features two quarterbacks coming off encouraging performances. Delaware freshman Tyler Bell threw for 306 yards in his first start, while Missouri State's Henry Belin IV delivered 300 yards against Kennesaw State.
SportsLine forecasts a 26-23 Delaware victory. Its model simulates FBS games 10,000 times, giving the Bears a 50% probability of covering the three-point spread.
Delaware has changed quarterbacks repeatedly, but the latest switch gave the Blue Hens something to build on. With Nick Minicucci sidelined, true freshman Bell made his first start at Middle Tennessee and threw for a school freshman-record 306 yards.
KEY POINTS
- Delaware vs. Missouri State betting preview, start time: Odds, picks for Week 8 college football on Tuesday.
- The Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens (2-4) host the Missouri State Bears (2-4) on Tuesday in a Conference USA matchup between two programs searching for more dependable results.
- Delaware is 0-2 in league play, while Missouri State earned its first CUSA victory last week.
- The Blue Hens are 2-4 and winless in two Conference USA games, although they lead the league with 271 passing yards per contest.