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Conference foes clash when the Delaware Blue Hens (20-12) and the Towson Tigers (25-7) battle it out in the semifinals of the 2022 Colonial Athletic Association Tournament on Monday evening. These teams faced off twice this season. Towson defeated Delaware in both matchups and will look to make it three in a row. The Tigers lead the all-time series 19-12. 

Tipoff is at 6 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network from Entertainment and Sports Arena. Caesars Sportsbook lists the Tigers as 4.5-point favorites in the latest Delaware vs. Towson odds. The over-under for total points is set at 137. Before making any Delaware vs. Towson 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 Towson vs. Delaware, 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 Delaware vs. Towson:

  • Delaware vs. Towson spread: Towson -4.5
  • Delaware vs. Towson over-under: 137 points
  • Delaware vs. Towson money line: Blue Hens +175, Tigers -210
  • TOWS: Tigers are 4-1 ATS in their last five Monday games
  • DEL: Over is 6-1 in Blue Hens' last seven neutral-site games as an underdog

Why Towson can cover

Senior guard Cam Holden is averaging 13.8 points, 8.1 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game. The 6-foot-5 guard has been terrific on the glass for the Tigers. He's grabbed double-digit rebounds in 13 games. Nine of those matchups resulted in a double-double. In his last contest against Delaware, Holden tallied 13 points, 12 rebounds and five steals.

Junior forward Charles Thompson is putting up 10.6 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game. Thompson is also extremely efficient from the floor. He ranks second in the conference in field-goal percentage (.622). The Maryland native is a physical threat in the paint for Towson. He's recorded five double-doubles on the year. On Feb. 23, Thompson finished with 22 points, 17 rebounds and shot 10-for-12 from the field.

Why Delaware can cover

Junior guard Jameer Nelson Jr. averages 13.9 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.7 steals per game. The Pennsylvania native also spaces the floor for Delaware. He is making 37 percent of his 3-point attempts. Nelson Jr. logged 15 or more points in 12 games. On Feb. 24 against Charleston, he tallied 23 points, five rebounds and eight steals. He also made three 3-pointers.

Grad student forward Dylan Painter logs 12.4 points, 6.7 rebounds and is shooting 55 percent from the floor. Painter provides Delaware with great size down low. The Pennsylvania native recorded six double-doubles thus far. In the Jan. 22 win over Elon, he finished with 23 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks. 

How to make Delaware vs. Towson 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.

So who wins Towson vs. Delaware? And which side of the spread hits in well over 50 percent of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to find out which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that has crushed its college basketball picks, and find out.