A five-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the Drexel Dragons (13-11, 6-5 CAA) when they welcome the Towson Tigers (13-11, 7-5 CAA) to John A Daskalakis Center. The game begins at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
Towson Tigers at Drexel Dragons Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Dragons were victorious over the James Madison Dukes, 78-67, while the Tigers lost to the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens, 84-78.
The Dragons, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.502, had a great mark of 0.566 and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (31.6 vs. 28.2). Towson, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (31.3 vs. 25.9). Drexel was led by James Butler, who finished with 18 points and 14 rebounds. Allen Betrand played well for Towson, recording 23 points.
In their first matchup this season, Brian Fobbs led the Tigers to an 89-73 victory. He scored a game-high 28 points. The Tigers’ 33.3 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over the Dragons, who had a mark of 24.2.
Drexel could have a tough time creating turnovers. Towson ranks 112th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 18.3 percent), while Drexel forces the 66th-fewest turnovers (17.7 percent).
Towson Tigers at Drexel Dragons Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Drexel, ATS Winner – Drexel, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Drexel ranks 25th in three pointers allowed per game (18.1) while Towson ranks 216th (24.0).
- The Tigers rank 11th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while the Dragons rank 199th (8.2).
- Drexel ranks 62nd in assists per game (14.5) while Towson ranks 226th (11.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 73.4 points per game (5.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.6 points per game (5.1 above their season average).
- The Dragons’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.2, up from 0.4 for the season.
