Towson Tigers vs. Drexel Dragons Free Prediction 01/17/19

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The Towson Tigers (5-13, 1-4 CAA) and the Drexel Dragons (8-11, 2-4 CAA) go head-to-head at John A Daskalakis Center. The Tigers will attempt to snap their five-game losing streak. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 17, 2019.

Towson Tigers at Drexel Dragons Betting Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last game. The Dragons fell to the UNCW Seahawks, 97-83, while the Tigers were defeated by the James Madison Dukes, 74-65.

Towson had a turnover percentage of 9.2 (better than their season average of 17.3) while Drexel had a better turnover percentage (13.0 vs. 12.9). James Butler played a pivotal role for Drexel with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, Towson received a boost from Brian Fobbs, who put up 19 points.

The Tigers dominated this series last year, taking both contests. In the last contest, Towson won 94-92. Towson had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (52.6 vs. 42.1). Drexel, on the other hand, did an excellent job of converting from the free throw line (22-29; 75.9 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

The high-octane offense of Drexel (81st in the nation with an offensive efficiency of 110.6) will face off against the mid-tier defense of Towson (298th in the NCAA with a defensive efficiency of 108.0). The Dragons figure to have the advantage on that end of the court. Also, the Tigers, who rank 20th in offensive rebounding percentage (36.7 percent), will battle against the Dragons, who rank 58th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.0 percent).

Towson Tigers vs. Drexel Dragons Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Towson, ATS Winner – Towson, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Drexel ranks 70th in assists per game (15.1) while Towson ranks 233rd (9.8).
  • The Tigers are 24th in the country with 31.2 rebounds allowed per game while the Dragons are 51st with 32.3 rebounds allowed per game.
  • The Dragons rank 181st in three pointers attempted per game (21.1) while the Tigers rank 264th (17.7).
  • Towson ranks 31st in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Drexel ranks 101st (3.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 63.2 points per game (3.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.0 points per game (2.6 above their season average).
  • The Dragons’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.2, up from 1.1 for the season.