Drexel Dragons vs Fairfield Stags NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/19/24
Planning on watching today’s Dragons and Stags game? Catch the action at Leo D. Mahoney Arena in Fairfield, CT, as the Stags hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 138 points, with Fairfield being favored by -1 over Drexel.
DREXEL DRAGONS VS FAIRFIELD STAGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Fairfield Stags -1
This game will be played at Leo D. Mahoney Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, November 19th.
WHY BET THE FAIRFIELD STAGS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Stags.
- Not only will Fairfield pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 138 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Will the Dragons Make it Happen on the Road?
Drexel dropped a close one to La Salle, 71-68, on Saturday. The Dragons were +4 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 139, just over the O/U line of 138.5.
Drexel found themselves down 43-31 at halftime but tightened up in the 2nd half, outscoring La Salle 37-28. Despite the stronger finish, they couldn’t complete the comeback.
Drexel put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 45.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, with two-point shooting at 51.1% (23/45) and three-point shooting at 31.6% (6/19). They struggled from the free-throw line, hitting just 4 of 11 attempts for 36.4%.
Jahlil White led the way with 19 points, shooting 77.8% overall and hitting his only three-point attempt. Jason Drake and Demetrius Lilley each added 18 points, with Drake connecting on 3 of 4 threes and Lilley grabbing 11 rebounds. Corey McKeithan contributed 17 points and 6 assists, while Victor Panov chipped in 15 points on 70% shooting.
Even with Drexel’s defense allowing 71 points, they did manage to limit their opponent’s three-point shooting to 31%, with just 6 made threes on 19 attempts. However, Drexel couldn’t capitalize on their opponent’s struggles from the free-throw line, where they shot only 36% (4/11).
Drexel gave up 23 two-point baskets on 45 attempts, a 51% shooting rate. They also allowed 9 offensive rebounds in the game.
Will Fairfield Make it Happen at Home?
Fairfield Stags Recent Game/Games
Fairfield picked up a 62-56 road win over New Hampshire on Tuesday, November 12th. The Stags entered the game as -1.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The combined points for the game were 118, well below the O/U line of 153.5.
Fairfield led 38-30 at halftime but managed just 24 points in the 2nd half while allowing 26. Despite the close 2nd half, they held on for the win.
Fairfield struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 37.5% from the field and 18.8% from three-point range, with an effective field goal percentage of 40.6%. They managed only 3 made threes on 16 attempts, while hitting 73.3% of their free throws, going 11-for-15 from the line.
Anthony McComb III led the Stags with 17 points, shooting 6-for-14 overall and 1-for-5 from deep. Jamie Bergens added 12 points, connecting on 2 of 3 three-point attempts, while Peyton Smith contributed 11 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 4-for-7 from the field.
Fairfield’s defense was solid, holding their opponent to just 56 points on 37% shooting from the field. They gave up 16 two-point baskets on 34 attempts, a 47% success rate for the opposing team.
From beyond the arc, Fairfield’s defense was even more effective, limiting their opponent to 4 made threes on 20 attempts, a 20% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 15 times, where they made 12 shots, an 80% rate. Fairfield allowed 7 offensive rebounds in the game.