The Hofstra Pride (23-6, 13-3 CAA) will be at the John A Daskalakis Center to challenge the Drexel Dragons (13-16, 7-9 CAA) in a CAA matchup. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 28, 2019.
Hofstra Pride vs. Drexel Dragons Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Dragons were victorious over the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens, 68-60, while the Pride lost to the James Madison Dukes, 104-99.
Drexel dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a fantastic offensive rebounding percentage of 46.7 (above their season average of 28.7) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.490 (below their season average of 0.526). Delaware had marks of 24.2 and 0.469, respectively, for those same stats. Hofstra, on the other hand, was lights out from three-point land (12-25; 48.0 percent). Drexel received a boost from Camren Wynter, who recorded 19 points and eight rebounds. Justin Wright-Foreman, meanwhile played well for Hofstra, putting up 33 points.
In their first matchup this year, Wright-Foreman led the Pride to an 89-75 victory. He scored a game-high 34 points. Hofstra had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.672 vs. 0.500). Drexel, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 20.0).
The prolific offense of Drexel (69th in the NCAA with an offensive efficiency of 110.1) will face off against the mid-tier defense of Hofstra (187th in the NCAA with a defensive efficiency of 103.0). The Dragons should have the edge on that end of the court. Moreover, the Pride rank fourth in turnover percentage (14.2 percent), while the Dragons rank 340th in opponents’ turnover percentage (15.5 percent).
Hofstra Pride at Drexel Dragons ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Drexel, ATS Winner – Drexel, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Hofstra ranks 107th in steals per game (6.6) while Drexel ranks 239th (4.5).
- The Pride rank 123rd in blocks per game (3.3) while the Dragons rank 137th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
- The Dragons rank 88th in assists per game (14.4) while the Pride rank 206th in assists allowed per game (14.6).
- Drexel ranks 154th in rebounds per game (35.4) while Hofstra ranks 238th (33.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Pride’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.2, down from 11.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Dragons have scored an average of 73.4 points per game (3.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.2 points per game (3.8 below their season average).
