The William & Mary Tribe (14-5, 6-0 CAA) travel to John A Daskalakis Center to go head-to-head with the Drexel Dragons (11-8, 4-2 CAA). The Tribe will try to continue their six-game winning streak. Action begins at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 18, 2020.
William & Mary Tribe at Drexel Dragons Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Dragons had no trouble getting past the Elon Phoenix 63-41, while the Tribe defeated the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens 77-68.
William & Mary dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.339 (above their season average of 0.214) and a turnover percentage of 11.5 (better than their season average of 17.1). For those same stats, Delaware put up marks of 0.123 and 19.5, respectively. The Dragons, on the other hand, knocked down 15 of their 21 free throws (71.4 percent) and held the Phoenix to an offensive rebounding percentage of 11.6 (below their season average of 22.7). James Butler had a good outing for Drexel with 15 points and 15 rebounds. Nathan Knight had a solid performance for William & Mary, contributing 25 points and 14 rebounds.
The Tribe dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the most recent matchup, William & Mary won 75-69. One of William & Mary’s largest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 15-18 (83.3 percent), while the Dragons were 10-13 (76.9 percent). This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
Points at the line could be scarce for Drexel in this matchup. The Dragons currently rank 201st in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.217, while William & Mary ranks 68th in FTA rate allowed (0.179).
William & Mary Tribe at Drexel Dragons ATS Pick
Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – William & Mary, ATS Winner – William & Mary, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Drexel ranks 38th in three pointers allowed per game (18.6) while William & Mary ranks 104th (21.0).
- The Tribe rank 89th in blocks per game (3.5) while the Dragons rank 93rd in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
- The Tribe rank 36th in assists allowed per game (10.5) while the Dragons rank 100th (12.0).
- William & Mary ranks 42nd in rebounds allowed per game (32.1) while Drexel ranks 75th (33.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Dragons have scored an average of 69.2 points per game (0.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.4 points per game (4.5 below their season average).
- The Tribe’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 13.0, up from 6.7 for the season.
