A five-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the Drexel Dragons (5-4) when they meet the La Salle Explorers (4-3) at John A Daskalakis Center. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 7, 2019.
La Salle Explorers at Drexel Dragons ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Dragons defeated the Princeton Tigers, 82-76, while the Explorers lost to the 22nd-ranked Villanova Wildcats, 83-72.
Drexel’s 0.645 effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Princeton, who had a mark of 0.469. The Dragons’ mark was above their season average of 0.523. La Salle, on the other hand, forced Villanova into a turnover percentage of 22.7 (above their season average of 15.0). Camren Wynter put together a good outing for Drexel with 31 points and five assists. Meanwhile, La Salle received a boost from Ed Croswell, who finished with 14 points and 10 rebounds.
The Dragons won the lone contest between these two teams last year, 89-84. Drexel did a great job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (34-40; 85.0 percent). La Salle, on the other hand, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.568 vs. 0.482).
Drexel appears to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. Dating back to last season, the Dragons rank 98th in offensive efficiency, while the Explorers rank 240th in defensive efficiency.
La Salle Explorers vs. Drexel Dragons ATS Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Drexel, ATS Winner – Drexel, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- La Salle ranks 77th in steals per game (7.3) while Drexel ranks 269th (5.0).
- The Explorers rank 132nd in blocks per game (3.3) while the Dragons rank 157th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
- La Salle is 40th in the nation with 19.4 three pointers allowed per game while Drexel is 58th with 19.9 three pointers allowed per game.
- The Dragons rank 48th in rebounds allowed per game (32.6) while the Explorers rank 214th (35.9).
- Drexel ranks 49th in assists per game (14.9) while La Salle ranks 193rd (12.7).