The Drexel Dragons (12-10, 5-4 CAA) will be at the Bob Carpenter Center Acierno Arena to go head-to-head with the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens (15-7, 5-4 CAA) in a CAA matchup. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
Drexel Dragons vs. Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Fightin’ Blue Hens won a close one over the Northeastern Huskies, 76-74, while the Dragons lost to the Hofstra Pride, 72-59.
Delaware played a nearly flawless game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.1 (above their season average of 22.9) and a free throw rate of 0.306 (above their season average of 0.207). For those same stats, Northeastern put up marks of 11.1 and 0.236, respectively. Drexel, on the other hand, did a great job of making free throws (10-13; 76.9 percent). Nate Darling played a pivotal role for Delaware with 34 points. James Butler, meanwhile had a good outing for Drexel, recording 21 points and 12 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Butler led the Dragons to a 61-55 win. He notched a double-double with 10 points and 16 rebounds. Drexel had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (48.7 vs. 22.6). Delaware, meanwhile, did a fantastic job of converting from the charity stripe (9-11; 81.8 percent).
The prolific offense of Delaware will go head-to-head against the mid-tier defense of Drexel. The Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 89th in offensive efficiency, while the Dragons are 207th in defensive efficiency. The Fightin’ Blue Hens figure to have the advantage on that end of the court.
Drexel Dragons at Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Delaware, ATS Winner – Drexel, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Drexel ranks 29th in three pointers allowed per game (18.4) while Delaware ranks 191st (23.2).
- The Fightin’ Blue Hens average 5.5 steals per game, which ranks 190th in the NCAA. The Dragons rank 204th in steals allowed per game (8.3).
- The Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 20th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while the Dragons rank 105th (3.4).
- Drexel averages 14.3 assists per game, which ranks 79th in the country. Delaware ranks 141st in assists allowed per game (12.9).
Bettings Trends:
- The Dragons have outscored opponents by an average of 2.0 points in their last five games. For the season, Drexel has been defeated by an average of 0.5 points.
- During their last five games, the Fightin’ Blue Hens have scored an average of 72.8 points per game (1.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.8 points per game (7.0 above their season average).
