It will be a battle between CAA opponents when the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens (13-8, 5-3 CAA) welcome the Drexel Dragons (10-11, 4-4 CAA) to the Bob Carpenter Center Acierno Arena. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Drexel Dragons vs. Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens Free Prediction
In the Dragons’ last outing, they defeated the James Madison Dukes, 73-68. One of Drexel’s largest advantages was getting to the free throw line. They had 27 free throw attempts, while James Madison had just 12. Drexel was lifted by Troy Harper, who was the team’s leading scorer with 22 points on 8-for-16 shooting.
The Fightin’ Blue Hens lost a tough one against the Towson Tigers in their last game, 64-63. Towson’s offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over Delaware. The Tigers had a rate of 28.1 (below their season average of 36.4), while the Fightin’ Blue Hens posted a mark of 22.2. With 14 points on 6-for-12 shooting, Eric Carter was the game’s leading scorer.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last contest, the Dragons won 85-83. Drexel had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 20.6). Delaware, on the other hand, made 11 of its 25 three pointers (44.0 percent).
It could be a tough matchup for Delaware on the offensive glass. The Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 292nd in offensive rebounding percentage (25.0 percent), while Drexel ranks 55th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.9 percent).
Drexel Dragons vs. Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Drexel averages 15.0 assists per game, which ranks 67th in the nation. Delaware ranks 138th in assists allowed per game (13.3).
The Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 50th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while the Dragons rank 97th (6.1).
Drexel ranks 113th in rebounds per game (36.4) while Delaware ranks 117th in rebounds allowed per game (34.2).
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The Dragons’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.0, up from 0.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Fightin’ Blue Hens have scored an average of 71.2 points per game (1.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.6 points per game (3.1 below their season average).
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