The Drexel Dragons (12-14, 6-7 CAA) will be at the JMU Convocation Center to take on the James Madison Dukes (10-15, 3-9 CAA) in a CAA matchup. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 14, 2019.
Drexel Dragons at James Madison Dukes ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last contest. The Dukes lost to the Towson Tigers, 66-59, while the Dragons lost a winnable game to the Charleston Cougars, 86-84.
Drexel did a great job of making free throws (19-19; 100.0 percent) while James Madison held Towson to an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.1 (below their season average of 36.3). James Madison was led by Stuckey Mosley, who finished with 14 points. Troy Harper was a key piece for Drexel with 30 points and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Harper led the Dragons to a 73-68 win. He put up 22 points and six rebounds. One of Drexel’s biggest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They made 27 trips to the line, while James Madison went just 12 times.
The high-octane offense of Drexel will battle against the mid-tier defense of James Madison. The Dragons rank 68th in offensive efficiency, while the Dukes are 294th in defensive efficiency. The Dragons figure to have the advantage on that end of the court.
Drexel Dragons at James Madison Dukes Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – James Madison, ATS Winner – James Madison, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- James Madison ranks 116th in steals per game (6.4) while Drexel ranks 232nd (4.5).
- The Dragons rank 68th in assists per game (14.8) while the Dukes rank 168th in assists allowed per game (13.8).
- James Madison ranks 110th in blocks per game (3.4) while Drexel ranks 134th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Dukes’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.4, up from 2.3 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Dragons have scored an average of 72.8 points per game (4.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.4 points per game (5.9 below their season average).
