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Drexel Expected to Maintain Defensive Dominance Against UNC Wilmington

Game time: February 8, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: Trask Coliseum — Wilmington, NC

Article updated Feb 7, 10:36 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In an upcoming matchup, the top-ranked Drexel Dragons will face the second-ranked UNC Wilmington Seahawks at the Trask Coliseum in Wilmington, North Carolina. Drexel recently

Game outlook

In an upcoming matchup, the top-ranked Drexel Dragons will face the second-ranked UNC Wilmington Seahawks at the Trask Coliseum in Wilmington, North Carolina. Drexel recently suffered a defeat against Monmouth and has lost two out of their last three games. On the other hand, UNC Wilmington emerged victorious against Campbell in their previous match and has won seven out of their last eight games. Both teams do not have any players listed on their injury reports. The current betting line favors UNC Wilmington, with an opening line of -4 and the current line at -3.5.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Dragons +145 | Seahawks -170

Spread: Dragons +3.5 (-110) | Seahawks -3.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 137.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that N.C. Wilmington will win straight-up is 63%.

Drexel Dragons

In terms of scoring, Drexel is ranked 204th in the nation, averaging 73.1 points per game. They have a field goal shooting percentage of 45.7% and a three-point shooting percentage of 33.0%. From the free throw line, they have a shooting percentage of 71.8%. The leading scorer for Drexel is Justin Moore with an average of 12.9 points per game, followed closely by Amari Williams with 12.1 points per game. No other players on the team are averaging double figures in scoring. Moore is also the assist leader with an average of 3.5 assists per game. On the defensive end, Drexel allows an average of 63.8 points per game, ranking 17th in the nation. They hold opponents to a field goal shooting percentage of 39.7% and a three-point shooting percentage of 30.0%. Drexel averages 40.5 rebounds per game, with Williams leading the team with an average of 7.9 rebounds per game. Williams is also the team's leader in blocked shots with an average of 1.7 per game, while Moore leads in steals with an average of 1.3 per game. In summary, Drexel has a strong defensive performance, allowing a low average of 63.8 points per game and holding opponents to a field goal shooting percentage of 39.7%. Offensively, they average 73.1 points per game and have a field goal shooting percentage of 45.7%. Justin Moore is their leading scorer and assist leader, while Amari Williams contributes significantly in scoring and rebounding.

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N.C. Wilmington Seahawks Analysis

UNC Wilmington is currently averaging 80.7 points per game, which ranks 40th in the country. Their shooting percentages are 45.4% overall (144th) and 35.4% from three-point range (105th). They are performing well at the free-throw line, making 76.2% of their attempts (31st). Trazerien White leads the team in scoring with an average of 20.3 points per game, followed by Shykeim Phillips with 13.5 points per game. UNC Wilmington has two other players who are also averaging double figures in scoring. Phillips leads the team in assists with an average of 3.2 per game. Defensively, the Seahawks are allowing an average of 72.0 points per game, ranking 191st in the nation. They are holding opponents to 44.7% shooting overall (248th) and 35.3% shooting from three-point range (299th). UNC Wilmington is averaging 34.9 rebounds per game, with White leading the team with an average of 7.0 boards per contest. Phillips is the leader in steals, averaging 1.7 per game, while Khamari McGriff is the top shot-blocker with an average of 0.9 blocks per game. In terms of power rankings, N.C. Wilmington has a ranking of 31. On offense, they are ranked 41st with an average of 80.90 points per game. Defensively, they are ranked 185th, allowing an average of 71.95 points per game. Overall, their record is 16-6 (9-10 ATS). In recent matchups, Drexel has gone 2-1 against N.C. Wilmington (1-1-1 ATS). On offense, UNC Wilmington is shooting 45.36% from the field (ranked 148th), 76.30% from the free-throw line (ranked 33rd), and 35.27% from three-point range (ranked 117th in the NCAAB). They average 35.67 rebounds per game (ranked 185th) and have 12.14 offensive assists and 8.62 turnovers per game (ranked 275th and 2nd, respectively). Defensively, N.C. Wilmington allows opponents to shoot 44.51% from the field (rank McGriff with the hustle and the jumper!!! 📺 @wectsports in Wilmington Visit https://t.co/vK87RlKdQS for links to follow tonight’s game You can also listen on the Sunrise Radio App pic.twitter.com/37L27fma87

Drexel Expected to Continue Defensive Dominance Against UNC Wilmington

In Thursday's upcoming matchup, it is anticipated that Drexel will prevail once again over UNC Wilmington, asserting its dominance on the defensive end. The previous encounter between the two teams resulted in a convincing 78-63 victory for Drexel, who comfortably covered the 2-point spread. Drexel's defensive statistics reflect their prowess, conceding a mere average of 63.8 points per game, positioning them as the 17th best defensive team in the nation. Furthermore, they boast a commendable overall shooting percentage against opponents, ranking 19th at 39.7%, and restrict their adversaries to a 30.8% shooting accuracy from beyond the arc, placing them 52nd in the nation. Despite UNC Wilmington's reliance on long-range shooting, successfully converting 35.4% of three-point attempts, it is highly unlikely that they will amass sufficient points from the perimeter to match Drexel's offensive output. In their earlier clash, Drexel held UNC Wilmington to a significant 17 points below their season average. Additionally, Drexel excels in offensive rebounding, as the 35th best team in the nation, averaging 10.9 per game, while UNC Wilmington lags behind at the 122nd position with an average of 9.2 rebounds per game. Though the difference may seem minimal, it mustn't be overlooked, as every possession holds significance. Notably, Drexel also ranks 9th in the country for total rebounds, securing an impressive average of 40.5 per game, whereas UNC Wilmington trails far behind in 185th place with an average of 34.9 rebounds per game.

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Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Drexel Dragons+160 → +163Moved
  • Moneyline · N.C. Wilmington Seahawks-185 → -193Moved
  • Spread · Drexel Dragons+4 (-110) → +4.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · N.C. Wilmington Seahawks-4 (-110) → -4.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over137.5 (-110) → 136.25 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under137.5 (-110) → 136.25 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Drexel Dragons
10-7 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
N.C. Wilmington Seahawks
11-6 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-02-08T03:36:06.155Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

In an upcoming matchup, the top-ranked Drexel Dragons will face the second-ranked UNC Wilmington Seahawks at the Trask Coliseum in Wilmington, North Carolina. Drexel recently suffered a defeat against Monmouth and has lost two out of their last three games. On the other hand, UNC Wilmington emerged victorious against Campbell in their previous match and has won seven out of their last eight games. Both teams do not have any players listed on their injury reports. The current betting line favors UNC Wilmington, with an opening line of -4 and the current line at -3.5.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-01-04N.C. Wilmington Seahawks 63 · Drexel Dragons 78
  • 2023-03-05Drexel Dragons 68 · N.C. Wilmington Seahawks 73
  • 2023-02-16N.C. Wilmington Seahawks 72 · Drexel Dragons 71
Final result

Matchup pick recap

N.C. Wilmington Seahawks defeated Drexel Dragons 75-56

N.C. Wilmington Seahawks defeated Drexel Dragons 75-56 on February 8, 2024, a 19-point decision in the series. N.C. Wilmington Seahawks' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 47-27. Against SportsJaw's recorded Drexel Dragons +4.5 (-110) spread, N.C. Wilmington Seahawks covered, while the 131 combined points finished under the recorded total of 136.25.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • Philly267Spread · N.C. Wilmington Seahawks -4 (-110)Win
  • DerekFisherTotal · Under 137.5 (-110)Win
  • UncledavidTotal · Under 137.5 (-110)Win
  • MikehuffSpread · N.C. Wilmington Seahawks -4 (-110)Win
  • JtphamTotal · Over 137.5 (-110)Loss
  • ThinkmakegrowSpread · N.C. Wilmington Seahawks -4 (-110)Win
  • 1707662905Spread · Drexel Dragons +3.5 (-110)Loss