The UNCW Seahawks (8-16, 4-7 CAA) will be at the John A Daskalakis Center to clash with the Drexel Dragons (11-13, 5-6 CAA) in a CAA matchup. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7, 2019.
UNCW Seahawks at Drexel Dragons Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Dragons beat the Elon Phoenix, 67-63, while the Seahawks lost to the James Madison Dukes, 104-95.
The Dragons, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 28.6, had an extraordinary mark of 34.4 and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.537 (above their season average of 0.529). UNCW, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 41.7 (above their season average of 33.3). Drexel was led by Camren Wynter, who finished with 13 points and five rebounds. Devontae Cacok played a pivotal role for UNCW with 12 points and 13 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Cacok led the Seahawks to a 97-83 win. He registered a double-double with 24 points and 12 rebounds. UNCW made good use of their 28 trips to the free throw line, converting on 24 of them (85.7 percent). Drexel, meanwhile, was just 9-10 (90.0 percent).
The prolific offense of Drexel (80th in the NCAA with an offensive efficiency of 109.9) will battle against the mid-tier defense of UNCW (353rd in the country with a defensive efficiency of 117.1). The Dragons figure to have the edge on that end of the court. Furthermore, the Seahawks are among the nation’s elite on the offensive backboards, ranking 45th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.7 percent). The Dragons, meanwhile, rank 52nd at securing defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 74.9 percent.
UNCW Seahawks vs. Drexel Dragons Odds Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – UNCW, ATS Winner – UNCW, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Drexel ranks 75th in three pointers allowed per game (21.0) while UNCW ranks 265th (26.7).
- The Seahawks rank 216th in steals per game (4.6) while the Dragons rank 226th (4.4).
- The Seahawks rank 14th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while the Dragons rank 139th (3.8).
- UNCW averages 15.4 assists per game, which ranks 50th in the nation. Drexel ranks 172nd in assists allowed per game (13.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Dragons have scored an average of 71.2 points per game (6.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.6 points per game (8.2 below their season average).
- The Seahawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 5.8, up from 4.4 for the season.
