Drexel Dragons vs
Delaware Blue HensPredictions & Preview

Drexel Set to Dominate Delaware in Colonial Athletic Association Showdown

This content provides a preview of the upcoming matchup between Drexel and Delaware in the Colonial Athletic Association. The game is set to take place at the Bob Carpenter Center on Thursday night at 7pm ET. Drexel, with a record of 13-14, will face off against Delaware, with a record of 12-15. Drexel won their previous meeting on January 25th and are currently on a five-game winning streak both straight up and against the spread. Despite this, Delaware is the betting favorite with an opening line of -2.5 that has not changed. Stay tuned for more insights on this anticipated game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Dragons +122 | Blue Hens -146
• Spread: Dragons +2.5 (-110) | Blue Hens -2.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 143 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Delaware will win straight-up is 59%.

Drexel vs Delaware Stats

Drexel Dragons

Drexel has faced challenges this season, losing key players to transfers and struggling in recent games. Despite this, their statistics show they are competitive, particularly on defense where they rank 47th in the nation. Offensively, they average 70.38 points per game and shoot well from the field and three-point range. Drexel's rebounding and assist numbers are also solid. However, their free-throw shooting and turnover rate are areas for improvement. Overall, Drexel has a power ranking of 198 and a record of 13-14 for the season.

Delaware Blue Hens Analysis

Delaware Blue Hens will be moving to Conference USA next season and will need to add more talent to compete in the higher-ranked league. Despite their recent struggles and defensive deficiencies, they have shown strong offensive capabilities, particularly in shooting percentage and free throw efficiency. The team is led by forward John Camden, who averages 16.4 points and 5.1 rebounds per game. However, their lack of size up front and defensive weaknesses have been obstacles to their success. The Blue Hens have a power ranking of 209 with a #108 ranking for offense and #314 for defense. They have an average of 76.73 points per game while allowing 77.12 points per game. Delaware has faced challenges in recent matchups and will need to address their defensive issues and rebounding capabilities to improve their overall performance.

Drexel's Dominance Over Delaware Shines Through in Basketball Showdown

Drexel displays superior performance in basketball compared to Delaware. Despite Delaware's proficient shooting ability, they struggle with rebounding and maintaining a consistent defense. Delaware's center, Cole Hargrove (6-8, 250), is a formidable player with a notable performance of 10 points and eight rebounds in their initial encounter. Additionally, Drexel dominated the Blue Hens in rebounding, securing a substantial 40-17 advantage, while limiting their opponents to a shooting percentage of 38%. Although Drexel possesses exceptional talent within the league, they tend to fall short in close games. Notably, Drexel has triumphed in the last five matchups against Delaware and has covered the spread on each occasion. The outcome of this game is likely to be decidedly in Drexel's favor rather than a close contest.

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