Drexel vs UNC Wilmington Preview: Conference Opener Favors Dragons
5. UNC Wilmington and Drexel, both with impressive records, face each other on Thursday in the Coastal Athletic Association conference opener. The teams last met during the
Game outlook
5. UNC Wilmington and Drexel, both with impressive records, face each other on Thursday in the Coastal Athletic Association conference opener. The teams last met during the 2019-2,020 season with UNC Wilmington winning both matchups. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00 EST in Philadelphia, with Drexel the betting favorite opening at -3.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Seahawks +111 | Dragons -130
Spread: Seahawks +2 (-110) | Dragons -2 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 138.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Drexel will win straight-up is 57%.
N.C. Wilmington Seahawks
UNC-Wilmington Seahawks are 9-3 on the season and have experienced an extended stretch of 8 out of 9 away games thus far. They were led by forward Tarzarian White's 28 points in their last game, as he averages 20 points per game and 5.6 rebounds per game. The team is ranked 115th overall, 79th in offense and 188th in defense, with an average of 85.75 points per game, 73.58 points allowed to be scored against them per game, 47.52% field goal percentage and 74.10% of free throws made. Defensively, the Seahawks have a 45.16% field goal percentage and allow 33.46% of three pointers to be made.
Drexel Dragons Analysis
Drexel Dragons has made a commanding statement to begin conference play with a 34 point win over Hampton, currently leading the standings. The team is balanced offensively with two scorers in double figures, led by sophomore guard Justin Moore and 6'10 forward Amari Williams, and their offense ranks 180th in efficiency. Defensively, Drexel ranks 78th in efficiency and their tempo ranks 346th in the nation. The Dragons have a record of 8-6 (7-6 ATS) overall and has an efficiency of 94. Their offense averages 44.62% field goals while making an average of 28.92% of their three pointers, 70.28% of their free throws, 41.46 rebounds and 11.85 assists per game. On defense, Drexel allows an average of 39.84% field goals, 70.47% free throws, 32.05% of the three pointers, 31.08 defensive rebounds and 11.69 defensive assists per game.