The Drexel Dragons (12-8, 5-2 CAA) will be at Matthews Arena to meet the Northeastern Huskies (10-9, 4-3 CAA) in a CAA matchup. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 23, 2020.
Drexel Dragons at Northeastern Huskies ATS Odds
In their last game, the Huskies lost a close one to the UNCW Seahawks, 76-74, while the Dragons easily got past the William & Mary Tribe, 84-57.
Drexel dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a great free throw rate of 0.273 (above their season average of 0.217) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3 (above their season average of 31.9). For those same stats, William & Mary put up marks of 0.136 and 20.5, respectively. Northeastern, on the other hand, held UNCW to an offensive rebounding percentage of 15.2 (below their season average of 26.4). Jordan Roland fueled Northeastern with 38 points and seven rebounds. Drexel was lifted by Camren Wynter, who finished with 20 points and seven assists.
The Huskies dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the last matchup, Northeastern won 90-66. Northeastern’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Drexel. The Huskies had a rate of 0.300, while the Dragons posted a mark of 0.121. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
The high-octane offense of Northeastern (56th in the nation with an offensive efficiency of 109.1) will face off against the mid-tier defense of Drexel (163rd in the NCAA with a defensive efficiency of 98.5). The Huskies figure to have the edge on that end of the court.
Drexel Dragons at Northeastern Huskies Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Northeastern, ATS Winner – Northeastern, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Drexel ranks 106th in rebounds per game (37.0) while Northeastern ranks 273rd (31.3).
- The Huskies rank 20th in assists allowed per game (9.9) while the Dragons rank 94th (11.8).
- Drexel ranks 41st in three pointers allowed per game (18.8) while Northeastern ranks 62nd (19.6).
- The Huskies average 7.7 steals per game, which ranks 62nd in the NCAA. The Dragons rank 193rd in steals allowed per game (8.3).
- Northeastern ranks 19th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Drexel ranks 103rd (3.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Huskies have scored an average of 73.2 points per game (0.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.0 points per game (4.7 above their season average).
- The Dragons’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.2, up from 1.7 for the season.
