The James Madison Dukes (9-13, 2-9 CAA) will be at the John A Daskalakis Center to square off with the Drexel Dragons (12-11, 5-5 CAA) in a CAA matchup. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 6, 2020.
James Madison Dukes at Drexel Dragons Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Dragons lost to the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens, 80-72, while the Dukes beat the UNCW Seahawks, 83-66.
James Madison dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a fantastically low turnover percentage of 8.1 (better than their season average of 15.8) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.5 (above their season average of 26.0). For those same stats, UNCW put up marks of 25.5 and 26.5, respectively. Drexel, on the other hand, forced Delaware into a turnover percentage of 18.8 (above the 15.6 mark opponents have averaged against Drexel this season). James Butler played well for Drexel with 18 points and 16 rebounds. Matt Lewis led the way for James Madison, finishing with 21 points and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Camren Wynter led the Dragons to a 78-71 win. He recorded a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Drexel made 11 of its 27 three pointers (40.7 percent). James Madison, on the other hand, did a terrific job of converting from the free throw line (21-30; 70.0 percent).
Contrasting styles will be on display in this showdown. James Madison has preferred a fast-breaking style of play (30th in possessions per game), while Drexel has been more half-court-oriented (222nd in possessions per game).
James Madison Dukes vs. Drexel Dragons Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Drexel, ATS Winner – James Madison, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Drexel ranks 31st in three pointers allowed per game (18.4) while James Madison ranks 274th (25.9).
- The Dukes average 6.4 steals per game, which ranks 127th in the NCAA. The Dragons rank 209th in steals allowed per game (8.2).
- The Dragons rank 61st in rebounds allowed per game (33.0) while the Dukes rank 267th (39.5).
- Drexel ranks 82nd in assists per game (14.2) while James Madison ranks 196th in assists allowed per game (14.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Dragons’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.0, up from 0.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Dukes have scored an average of 72.0 points per game (2.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 78.4 points per game (1.6 above their season average).
