Missouri St. Bears vs Delaware Blue Hens Predictions October 20, 2026
Missouri State will beat Delaware 27-24 in our forecast, with Isaiah Myers’ conference-leading receiving production giving the Bears a slight edge. Delaware’s productive passing performance in its latest game makes this a low-confidence pick. Missouri State +2.5 (-102) offers a small cushion, but neither that spread nor the 51.5 total creates a strong enough betting opportunity. The official recommendation is Pass.
Missouri St. Bears vs Delaware Blue Hens prediction and best bet
Missouri State gets the narrow nod because Myers supplies the strongest individual offensive case in this matchup. His production extends beyond one good outing: he leads Conference USA with 554 receiving yards and five receiving touchdowns through six games, according to Missouri State’s official preview.
That is enough to favor the Bears slightly, but Delaware has a meaningful answer in its passing game. Tyler Bell threw for 306 yards in his first career start against Middle Tennessee. With both teams entering 2-4, the forecast is a close Missouri State victory with low confidence. Best bet: Pass.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game time: Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 7 p.m. ET.
Venue: Delaware Stadium in Newark, Delaware. Broadcast: ESPNU.
Records: Missouri St. Bears 2-4; Delaware Blue Hens 2-4.
SportsJaw spreads: Missouri State +2.5 (-102); Delaware -2.5 (-114). Moneylines: Missouri State +124; Delaware -136.
SportsJaw total: Over 51.5 (-113); Under 51.5 (-100).
Missouri St. Bears outlook
Myers enters after catching seven passes for 135 yards and two touchdowns in Missouri State’s 24-21 home win over Kennesaw State on October 14. His season average of 92.3 receiving yards per game also leads Conference USA. That combination of sustained production and a strong latest outing makes him central to the Bears’ forecast.