The Elon Phoenix (5-10, 1-1 CAA) will be at the John A Daskalakis Center to challenge the Drexel Dragons (6-9, 0-2 CAA) in a CAA matchup. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 3, 2019.
Elon Phoenix vs. Drexel Dragons Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Dragons lost to the Eastern Michigan Eagles, 66-62, while the Phoenix were victorious over the Manhattan Jaspers, 62-56.
The Phoenix had a much better free throw rate (0.267 vs. 0.077) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.556 vs. 0.392). Drexel, on the other hand, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.482 vs. 0.500). Drexel’s Kurk Lee had a good game, recording 13 points. Meanwhile, Tyler Seibring fueled Elon with 17 points and eight rebounds.
This was a highly competitive series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Dragons won the most recent game 83-79. One of Drexel’s largest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 11-13 (84.6 percent), while the Phoenix were just 6-8 (75.0 percent). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
The Phoenix’s Seibring has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 0 points per game. Meanwhile, Alihan Demir has averaged 0 points during that same time frame for the Dragons.
Drexel should have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Dragons currently rank 76th in offensive efficiency, while the Phoenix rank 311th in defensive efficiency. Moreover, the Phoenix rank 298th in offensive rebounding percentage (25.0 percent), while the Dragons rank 58th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.1 percent).
Elon at Drexel Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Drexel, ATS Winner – Elon, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Elon ranks 18th in three pointers attempted per game (28.3) while Drexel ranks 216th (19.6).
- The Dragons rank 56th in assists per game (15.3) while the Phoenix rank 164th in assists allowed per game (14.3).
- The Dragons rank 32nd in rebounds allowed per game (31.2) while the Phoenix rank 184th (37.1).
- Elon ranks eighth in blocks allowed per game (1.9) while Drexel ranks 121st (3.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Dragons have outscored opponents by an average of 13.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Drexel has been defeated by an average of 0.2 points.
- During their last five games, the Phoenix have scored an average of 69.4 points per game (1.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 78.4 points per game (1.7 above their season average).
