The Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens (16-12, 8-7 CAA) will be at the John A Daskalakis Center to go head-to-head with the Drexel Dragons (12-16, 6-9 CAA) in a CAA matchup. Action starts at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.
Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens at Drexel Dragons Betting Odds
Both teams fell in their last game. The Dragons fell to the Towson Tigers, 92-77, while the Fightin’ Blue Hens were defeated by the James Madison Dukes, 68-61.
Delaware had a free throw rate of 0.340 (above their season average of 0.234) while Drexel had a better effective field goal percentage (0.537 vs. 0.579). Alihan Demir led the way for Drexel, finishing with 17 points and five rebounds. Delaware was lifted by Darian Bryant, who finished with 15 points and seven rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Ryan Allen led the Fightin’ Blue Hens to a 76-75 victory. He scored a game-high 26 points. Delaware’s 0.663 effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Drexel, who had a mark of 0.516.
Drexel figures to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Dragons rank 69th in offensive efficiency, while Delaware ranks 278th in defensive efficiency.
Delaware vs. Drexel Free Pick
Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Drexel, ATS Winner – Delaware, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Drexel averages 14.6 assists per game, which ranks 81st in the NCAA. Delaware ranks 135th in assists allowed per game (13.1).
- The Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 49th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while the Dragons rank 102nd (6.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Fightin’ Blue Hens have scored an average of 69.4 points per game (2.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.4 points per game (3.4 above their season average).
- The Dragons’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 0.6, down from 0.7 for the season.
