The Drexel Dragons (2-2) square off with the Boston University Terriers (3-2) at the John A Daskalakis Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 21, 2018.
Boston University Terriers vs. Drexel Dragons Free Prediction
The Terriers are hoping for a better outcome after their 80-62 loss to the Eastern Michigan Eagles in their last contest. Eastern Michigan’s offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over Boston University. The Eagles had a rate of 37.9 (above their season average of 35.9), while the Terriers posted a mark of 25.0 (below their season average of 34.6). Javante McCoy had a good game for Boston University, finishing with 17 points.
In the Dragons’ last game, they were victorious over the La Salle Explorers, 89-84. Drexel made good use of their 40 trips to the charity stripe, making 34 of them (85.0 percent). La Salle, meanwhile, was 9-12 (75.0 percent). With 21 points, seven rebounds and five assists, Drexel’s Alihan Demir put together a solid performance.
The elite offense of Boston University will go head-to-head against the mid-tier defense of Drexel. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Terriers offense ranks 85th in effective field goal percentage (0.533), while the Drexel defense ranks 254th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.518). The Terriers figure to have the edge on that side of the ball.
Boston University vs. Drexel Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Drexel, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Boston University ranks 66th in steals per game (7.1) while Drexel ranks 240th (5.2).
The Terriers rank 92nd in rebounds allowed per game (33.5) while the Dragons rank 232nd (36.4).
Boston University ranks 150th in assists per game (13.8) while Drexel ranks 256th (12.2).
The Dragons rank 185th in three pointers attempted per game (21.5) while the Terriers rank 243rd (19.8).
Drexel blocks 4.0 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 79th in the nation. Boston University ranks 112th in blocks allowed per game (3.1).
