The Charleston Cougars (19-6, 8-4 CAA) travel to John A Daskalakis Center to clash with the Drexel Dragons (12-13, 6-6 CAA). The Cougars will attempt to continue their five-game winning streak. Action starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Charleston Cougars vs. Drexel Dragons Betting Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Dragons defeated the UNCW Seahawks 69-57, while the Cougars beat the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens 83-75.
Charleston dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a fantastic offensive rebounding percentage of 34.5 (above their season average of 24.9) and a free throw rate of 0.302 (above their season average of 0.268). Delaware had marks of 20.0 and 0.259, respectively, for those same stats. Drexel, on the other hand, played a nearly perfect game. They had a free throw rate of 0.236 (above their season average of 0.232) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.509 (below their season average of 0.529). For those same stats, UNCW was 0.111 and 0.397, respectively. Drexel rallied around James Butler, who contributed 11 points and 15 rebounds. Grant Riller, meanwhile had a solid performance for Charleston, contributing 20 points and seven rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Trevor John led the Dragons to a 79-78 victory. He scored a game-high 22 points. Drexel did a terrific job of converting from the charity stripe (15-20; 75.0 percent). Charleston, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (11.3 vs. 12.9).
It could be a difficult game for Drexel on the offensive glass. The Dragons rank 187th in offensive rebounding percentage (28.6 percent), while Charleston ranks 74th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.3 percent). Additionally, the Cougars rank 32nd in turnover percentage (16.4 percent), while the Dragons rank 333rd in opponents’ turnover percentage (15.6 percent).
Charleston Cougars vs. Drexel Dragons ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Charleston, ATS Winner – Charleston, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Drexel ranks 72nd in assists per game (14.8) while Charleston ranks 238th (11.2).
- The Cougars rank 21st in steals allowed per game (5.0) while the Dragons rank 84th (5.9).
- The Dragons rank 139th in rebounds per game (35.8) while the Cougars rank 262nd (31.9).
- Charleston ranks 44th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Drexel ranks 144th (3.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Cougars’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.0, up from 6.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Dragons have scored an average of 70.6 points per game (6.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.8 points per game (9.1 below their season average).
