The Quinnipiac Bobcats (4-4) go head-to-head against the Drexel Dragons (5-5) at Mohegan Sun Arena. The game starts at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 16, 2018.
Drexel Dragons at Quinnipiac Bobcats Free Prediction
In the Dragons’ last outing, they were topped by the Eastern Michigan Eagles, 66-62. Eastern Michigan’s 12.4 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Drexel, who had a mark of 16.3. Drexel’s Kurk Lee put together a good game, putting up 13 points.
The Bobcats were blown out by the No. 9 Villanova Wildcats in their last game, 86-53. Villanova’s rebounding was their biggest advantage. The Wildcats had 20 offensive rebounds and 50 total rebounds, while the Bobcats had 10 and 29, respectively. With 18 points on 7-for-18 shooting, Cameron Young was Quinnipiac’s high scorer.
The Dragons won the sole game against the Bobcats last season, 72-71. Drexel had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (42.5 vs. 14.7). Quinnipiac, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (10.9 vs. 14.4).
Alihan Demir has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Drexel.
It could be a tough game for Quinnipiac on the offensive glass. The Bobcats rank 217th in offensive rebounding percentage (27.9 percent), while Drexel ranks 38th in defensive rebounding percentage (70.6 percent) dating back to the 2017-18 season. Moreover, the 54th-ranked offense of the Dragons (offensive efficiency of 107.6) will try to take advantage of the 304th-ranked defense of the Bobcats (defensive efficiency of 108.8).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Drexel ranks 16th in assists per game (12.9) while Quinnipiac ranks 220th (11.8).
The Dragons rank 35th in rebounds allowed per game (35.4) while the Bobcats rank 186th (36.1).
Quinnipiac ranks 29th in three pointers attempted per game (27.2) while Drexel ranks 159th (21.3).
The Bobcats rank 163rd in steals per game (5.6) while the Dragons rank 228th (5.1).
Quinnipiac averages 2.5 blocks per game, which ranks 171st in the nation. Drexel ranks 175th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
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