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Game time: November 16, 2024 at 2:00 PM ET

Venue: Daskalakis Athletic Center — Philadelphia, PA

Article updated Nov 16, 6:06 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The upcoming Big 5 Campus-Classic Game between the La Salle Explorers and the Drexel Dragons at the Daskalakis Athletic Center promises to be an exciting matchup. The

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The upcoming Big 5 Campus-Classic Game between the La Salle Explorers and the Drexel Dragons at the Daskalakis Athletic Center promises to be an exciting matchup. The Explorers, boasting a perfect 9-23 record, are coming off a strong 93-77 victory against Cornell, while the Dragons, with a 17-16 record, are looking to bounce back from a road loss to Temple. La Salle is the betting favorite, with an opening line of -1 and the current line at -4.5. This game is sure to be a thrilling contest, so let's delve deeper into the La Salle Explorers vs. Drexel Dragons prediction.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Explorers -190 | Dragons +163

Spread: Explorers -4.5 (-110) | Dragons +4.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 138 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that La Salle will win straight-up is 66%.

La Salle Explorers

The La Salle Explorers are off to a strong start with a 3-0 record in the college basketball season. Led by senior guard Corey McKeithan, they recently defeated the Cornell Big Red with a score of 93-77. Offensively, the team is averaging 79.7 points per game with solid field goal and free throw percentages. McKeithan leads the team with 18.3 points per game. Defensively, the Explorers are allowing only 63.0 points per game and have been successful at blocking shots and stealing the ball. Currently ranked #35 in power rankings, the team is excelling on both ends of the court. No injuries have been reported for La Salle.

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Drexel Dragons Analysis

The Drexel Dragons basketball team is currently 2-1 with strengths in both offense and defense. Offensively, they score an average of 76.3 points per game with impressive shooting percentages, particularly from the 3-point line. Defensively, they lead the way by allowing only 56.0 points per game and displaying strong blocking and stealing capabilities. The team will need to step up their game against tough opponents and will be without forward Garfield Turner due to injury. The Dragons have a power ranking of 40 and are ranked #113 for offense and #3 for defense. They have shown proficiency in shooting and rebounding, but need to work on their free throw percentage. On defense, they excel in limiting opponent field goal percentage and rebounding. Their strong performance on both ends of the court bodes well for their future games.

La Salle Expected to Dominate Drexel in College Basketball Showdown

According to KenPom's adjusted net ratings, there is a significant disparity between the performance of La Salle and Drexel in college basketball. La Salle currently ranks 124th in the nation with a net rating of +3.61, while Drexel ranks 191st with a -2.29 net rating. Drexel has previously displayed vulnerability against teams with lower rankings, such as Temple, suggesting that La Salle, with its superior offensive prowess, will likely outperform them in their upcoming game. As such, it is anticipated that the undefeated La Salle Explorers will secure a victory on the road, potentially covering the spread with a margin of multiple possessions.

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SportsJaw Explorers vs Dragons archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Explorers vs Dragons matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · La Salle Explorers-118 → -190Moved
  • Moneyline · Drexel Dragons-104 → +165Moved
  • Spread · La Salle Explorers-1 (-110) → -4.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Drexel Dragons+1 (-110) → +4.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over135.5 (-110) → 138.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under135.5 (-110) → 138.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

La Salle Explorers
9-23 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Drexel Dragons
17-16 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-11-16T23:06:59.592Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The La Salle Explorers are off to a strong start with a 3-0 record in the college basketball season. Led by senior guard Corey McKeithan, they recently defeated the Cornell Big Red with a score of 93-77. Offensively, the team is averaging 79.7 points per game with solid field goal and free throw percentages. McKeithan leads the team with 18.3 points per game. Defensively, the Explorers are allowing only 63.0 points per game and have been successful at blocking shots and stealing the ball. Currently ranked #35 in power rankings, the team is excelling on both ends of the court. No injuries have been reported for La Salle.

The Drexel Dragons basketball team is currently 2-1 with strengths in both offense and defense. Offensively, they score an average of 76.3 points per game with impressive shooting percentages, particularly from the 3-point line. Defensively, they lead the way by allowing only 56.0 points per game and displaying strong blocking and stealing capabilities. The team will need to step up their game against tough opponents and will be without forward Garfield Turner due to injury. The Dragons have a power ranking of 40 and are ranked #113 for offense and #3 for defense. They have shown proficiency in shooting and rebounding, but need to work on their free throw percentage. On defense, they excel in limiting opponent field goal percentage and rebounding. Their strong performance on both ends of the court bodes well for their future games.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2023-11-07Drexel Dragons 61 · La Salle Explorers 67
Final result

Matchup pick recap

La Salle Explorers defeated Drexel Dragons 71-68

La Salle Explorers defeated Drexel Dragons 71-68 on November 16, 2024, a 3-point decision in the series. La Salle Explorers' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 43-31. Against SportsJaw's recorded La Salle Explorers -4.5 (-110) spread, Drexel Dragons covered, while the 139 combined points finished over the recorded total of 138.5.

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