The Charleston Cougars (6-6) will be at the John A Daskalakis Center to challenge the Drexel Dragons (7-6) in a CAA matchup. Action begins at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 28, 2019.
Charleston Cougars at Drexel Dragons ATS Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Dragons defeated the Norfolk State Spartans 53-49, while the Cougars beat the South Carolina State Bulldogs 73-61.
The Cougars had an absurdly low turnover percentage of 8.4 (better than their season average of 16.7) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.543 (above their season average of 0.491). The Dragons, on the other hand, had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 40.0 (above their season average of 31.1), while the Spartans had a free throw rate of 0.157 (below their season average of 0.214). James Butler had a solid performance for Drexel with 10 points and 13 rebounds. Charleston received a boost from Grant Riller, who had 18 points.
The Cougars edged out the Dragons in this series last year, winning two out of three games. In the last game, Charleston won 73-61. Charleston’s 0.571 effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Drexel, who had a rate of 0.449. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
The offensive glass could be a major edge for Drexel in this showdown. The Dragons currently rank 90th in offensive rebounding percentage (31.9 percent), while Charleston ranks 274th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.5 percent).
Charleston Cougars vs. Drexel Dragons Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Drexel, ATS Winner – Drexel, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Drexel ranks 51st in assists per game (15.2) while Charleston ranks 128th in assists allowed per game (13.1).
- The Cougars average 6.6 steals per game, which ranks 119th in the country. The Dragons rank 171st in steals allowed per game (8.6).
- Drexel ranks 38th in three pointers allowed per game (18.8) while Charleston ranks 67th (20.1).
- The Dragons rank 112th in rebounds per game (36.8) while the Cougars rank 188th in rebounds allowed per game (36.8).
- Drexel ranks 55th in blocks per game (3.9) while Charleston ranks 126th in blocks allowed per game (4.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Cougars’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.0, down from 1.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Dragons have scored an average of 66.2 points per game (3.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.0 points per game (2.1 below their season average).
