The Drexel Dragons (6-7) will be at Matthews Arena to square off against the Northeastern Huskies (6-6) in a CAA matchup. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, December 28, 2018.
Drexel Dragons vs. Northeastern Huskies ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last contest. The Huskies lost a close one to the Boston University Terriers, 77-74, while the Dragons fell to the Eastern Michigan Eagles, 66-62.
Drexel was lights out from beyond the arc (13-34; 38.2 percent) while Northeastern did a great job of making free throws (18-24; 75.0 percent). Vasa Pusica played well for Northeastern, putting up 31 points and six assists. Drexel, meanwhile, was led by Kurk Lee, who put up 13 points.
This series was highly contested last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Huskies won the last game 75-69. The Huskies’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Dragons. Northeastern had a rate of 8.6, while Drexel posted a mark of 21.6. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
Alihan Demir has really been playing well recently for Drexel, averaging 0 points over the last five games.
Northeastern could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their sharp-shooting offense faces off against one of the worst defenses in the country. The Huskies currently rank 15th in effective field goal percentage (0.572), while Drexel ranks 316th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.542).
Drexel vs. Northeastern Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Northeastern, ATS Winner – Drexel, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Drexel ranks 120th in rebounds per game (36.8) while Northeastern ranks 245th (30.2).
- The Dragons rank 43rd in assists per game (16.0) while the Huskies rank 141st in assists allowed per game (13.8).
- Northeastern ranks 27th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Drexel ranks 111th (3.9).
Bettings Trends:
- The Huskies’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.4, up from 0.7 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Dragons have scored an average of 84.2 points per game (4.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.6 points per game (7.2 below their season average).
