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Tue 20 Oct 2026, 7:00 PM ET
Missouri State Bears
2-4 · 0-3 awayWLLLW
VS
Delaware Blue Hens
2-4 · 2-1 at homeLWLLL
Our model's predicted score: Delaware Blue Hens 27.9 – Missouri State Bears 21.1

Missouri State Bears vs Delaware Blue Hens Prediction & Picks · Tue 20 Oct

Model updated Oct 17, 6:07PM UTC

Our model graded 3 markets for Missouri State Bears vs Delaware Blue Hens and backs Delaware Blue Hens hardest, a lean, and $100 on it returns about $170.

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The model's one call for this gamethe prediction, first Free
Delaware Blue Hens
to win
Delaware Blue Hens Moneyline
You bet$10 If it wins$16.99Best price-143
Our confidenceLean
Chance to win50.2%
The price says56.0%

The model graded 3 markets for Missouri State Bears vs Delaware Blue Hens (NCAAF) and this is the one it backs hardest — a lean, not a lock. A $100 bet returns about $170 if it lands. This one is free — every other market and all player props are Pro. Tip-off Tue 20 Oct 2026, 7:00 PM ET.

Tuesday 20 October 2026: Missouri State Bears at Delaware Blue Hens

This game's bets

The rest of this game's boardgraded market by market
Moneyline Delaware Blue Hens Lean50% chance -143
Spread Members only Lean50% chance Members
Total Points Members only Lean51% chance Members
High = 60%+ chance to win · Lean = 40–60% · Long-shot = under 40%
Delaware Blue Hens are the model's favourite to beat Missouri State Bears, with a 65% chance to win. Predicted score: Delaware Blue Hens 27.9 – Missouri State Bears 21.1. Kick-off Tue 20 Oct, 7:00 PM ET. Best bet: Delaware Blue Hens at -143.
How they've been scoring this season
Missouri State BearsDelaware Blue Hens
Won-lost2-42-4
Points scored per game22.222.8
Points allowed per game30.526.8
On the road / at home0-3 away2-1 at home
Last 5 gamesWLLLWLWLLL
Their games average 51.2 total points this season.
From the 6 Missouri State Bears and 6 Delaware Blue Hens games on our books this season.
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How the price moved

When prices opened: Hens about 6 in 10 to win.

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Injuries & who's out

Injuries & availability

Missouri State Bears

No players are currently listed out or questionable for this team.

Delaware Blue Hens

No players are currently listed out or questionable for this team.

Weather & injury impact for this fixture

Conditions · who's out · how it moves the number
For Missouri State Bears vs Delaware Blue Hens: Weather isn't a tracked factor for this fixture, and no players are currently listed out or questionable.
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AvailabilityNone currently listed out or questionable

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The preview

Written 18 Oct

Delaware Blue Hens vs Missouri State Bears Prediction & Picks

On Tuesday 20 October 2026, Delaware Blue Hens play Missouri State Bears in college football. Our model likes 3 bets here. The one it likes most is Under 51.5 Total Points, priced at -105 when we wrote this. Here is the thinking behind each pick, in plain English.

Under 51.5 Total Points (-105)

Odds correct at time of publishing

On Tuesday 20 October 2026, Delaware Blue Hens host Missouri State Bears in college football. The bet we are looking at is Under 51.5 Total Points. This wins if the two sides score fewer than 51.5 points between them. It was priced at -105 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.52 if it lands. Our model leans this way, without being sure. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at -105 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.52 if it lands. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

Delaware Blue Hens -2.5 on the Line (-118)

Odds correct at time of publishing

On Tuesday 20 October 2026, Delaware Blue Hens host Missouri State Bears in college football. The bet we are looking at is Delaware Blue Hens -2.5 Point Spread. On this line Delaware Blue Hens give up 2.5 points before the game starts, so they have to win by more than 2.5. It was priced at -118 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $18.47 if it lands. Our model leans this way, without being sure. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at -118 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $18.47 if it lands. The number next to the team is the handicap, and that team's score is adjusted by it before the bet is settled. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

Delaware Blue Hens to Win (-143)

Odds correct at time of publishing

On Tuesday 20 October 2026, Delaware Blue Hens host Missouri State Bears in college football. The bet we are looking at is Delaware Blue Hens Moneyline. This one only needs Delaware Blue Hens to win the game. It was priced at -143 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $16.99 if it lands. Our model leans this way, without being sure. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at -143 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $16.99 if it lands. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

That is how our model reads Delaware Blue Hens v Missouri State Bears. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back anything. And if a game does not feel right to you, the strongest move is to skip it -- there is another one tomorrow.

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Missouri State Bears @ Delaware Blue Hens — what the model found

Our model graded 3 betting markets for Missouri State Bears at Delaware Blue Hens — 3 on the game itself and 0 on individual players. One pick is free on this page.

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The model checked every betting market for this game and graded 3 of them. One pick is free on this page — the one the model likes most. Scroll down to see it.

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Missouri State Bears @ Delaware Blue Hens — model preview

Delaware Blue Hens v Missouri State Bears, 20 October 2026. Top of the list: Under 51.5 Total Points. Our model likes 3 bets in this game.

On Tuesday 20 October 2026, Delaware Blue Hens play Missouri State Bears in college football. Our model likes 3 bets here. The one it likes most is Under 51.5 Total Points, priced at -105 when we wrote this. Here is the thinking behind each pick, in plain English.

Under 51.5 Total Points (-105)

Odds correct at time of publishing

On Tuesday 20 October 2026, Delaware Blue Hens host Missouri State Bears in college football. The bet we are looking at is Under 51.5 Total Points. This wins if the two sides score fewer than 51.5 points between them. It was priced at -105 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.52 if it lands. That price was showing at FanDuel. Our model leans this way, without being sure. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at -105 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.52 if it lands. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

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How we read the game

This page tracks the Bet Better model's pick history and predictions for Missouri State Bears vs Delaware Blue Hens in the NCAAF. You may also see this matchup written as Bears vs Hens, or as Hens vs Bears. The next scheduled game is Tuesday 20 October 2026. The model has generated 3 game picks for this matchup. Review the picks and historical data above to guide your NCAAF betting strategy for this matchup.

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