Drexel Dragons at Elon Phoenix Free Prediction 02/02/19

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The Drexel Dragons (10-13, 4-6 CAA) will be at the Schar Center to meet the Elon Phoenix (8-15, 4-6 CAA) in a CAA matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.

Drexel Dragons vs. Elon Phoenix Betting Odds

In their last contest, the Phoenix won a close one over the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens, 57-56, while the Dragons lost to the William & Mary Tribe, 75-69.

Elon dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.135 (below their season average of 0.188) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.8 (above their season average of 24.1). Delaware was 0.083 and 21.1, respectively, for those same stats. Drexel, on the other hand, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.518 vs. 0.517). Tyler Seibring had a good performance for Elon with 22 points and 11 rebounds. Drexel, meanwhile, was led by James Butler, who finished with 16 points and 11 rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Alihan Demir led the Dragons to a 79-65 win. He produced 19 points, eight rebounds and five assists. The Dragons’ 10.5 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Phoenix, who had a rate of 20.2.

Elon could have trouble getting to the charity stripe in this meeting. The Phoenix currently rank 313th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.186, while Drexel ranks 54th in FTA rate allowed (0.191).

Drexel Dragons at Elon Phoenix Pick

Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Elon, ATS Winner – Elon, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Elon ranks 16th in three pointers attempted per game (28.4) while Drexel ranks 186th (21.1).
  • The Dragons rank 155th in rebounds per game (35.7) while the Phoenix rank 226th (34.0).
  • Drexel ranks 221st in steals per game (4.5) while Elon ranks 230th (3.9).
  • The Phoenix rank third in blocks allowed per game (1.9) while the Dragons rank 144th (3.9).
  • Drexel ranks 67th in assists per game (14.9) while Elon ranks 166th in assists allowed per game (13.9).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Dragons have scored an average of 74.4 points per game (3.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.4 points per game (2.0 below their season average).
  • The Phoenix’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.8, down from 6.0 for the season.