Drexel Dragons vs Elon Phoenix Betting Picks & Predictions
The Drexel Dragons, currently with an 11-6 record and a perfect 4-0 record in the CAA, will aim for their fifth consecutive win as they take on the Elon Phoenix. The game is
Game outlook
The Drexel Dragons, currently with an 11-6 record and a perfect 4-0 record in the CAA, will aim for their fifth consecutive win as they take on the Elon Phoenix. The game is scheduled for Saturday night at Schar Center, with a start time of 7 PM ET. Drexel recently secured a 67-63 victory over North Carolina A&T, with the team being favored by 13.5 points. Conversely, the Elon Phoenix suffered an 80-62 defeat against the College of Charleston, as 16.5-point underdogs. Historically, Drexel has been dominant against Elon, winning eight out of their last ten matchups. The opening odds have Drexel as the favored team at -9, though the current line has shifted to Drexel -7.5.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Dragons -370 | Phoenix +285
Spread: Dragons -7.5 (-110) | Phoenix +7.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 139 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Drexel will win straight-up is 79%.
Drexel Dragons
The Dragons have been performing well, with four consecutive wins before their last game against North Carolina A&T where they narrowly came out on top despite being expected to win comfortably. They have also been successful in their last two road games and are aiming for a fifth consecutive win against the Phoenix. On average, Drexel scores 70.1 points per game, with their last game resulting in 67 points. They have a field goal percentage of 48.3% and a three-point percentage of 16.7%. Amari Williams led the team in the last game with 15 points, nine rebounds, and five blocks. Luke House scored 13 points and five rebounds, while Justin Moore added 11 points and four rebounds. Defensively, the Dragons give up an average of 64 points per game, allowing 63 points in their last game. In terms of rankings, Drexel has a power ranking of 40 and is ranked 222 in offense, scoring an average of 73.19 points per game. They rank 18th in defense, allowing an average of 63.13 points per game. The team has a season record of 11-6 (9-7 ATS). Their field goal percentage is 45.79% and their free throw percentage is 70.98%. Additionally, they have a three-point percentage of 32.34%. Drexel averages 41.13 rebounds per game and has 12.31 offensive assists and 11.88 turnovers per game. Defensively, the team allows a field goal percentage of 38.89% and a free throw percentage of 70.92%. They allow 30.23% of three-pointers and average 31.19 defensive rebounds per game. Finally, they have 11.13 defensive assists and 10.13 turnovers per game.