Drexel Dragons vs Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Dragons and Mastodons. The game is starting at 12:30 ET on NEC, and it’s hosted by the Mastodons at Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, FL. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 145.5 points, and Purdue Fort Wayne is favored by -3.5 vs. Drexel.
DREXEL DRAGONS VS PURDUE FORT WAYNE MASTODONS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Drexel Dragons +3.5
This game will be played at Ocean Center at 12:30 ET on Monday, November 25th.
WHY BET THE DREXEL DRAGONS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Mastodons.
- Even though we have Purdue Fort Wayne winning straight-up, we like Drexel at +3.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Can the Dragons Pull Off a Road Win?
Drexel pulled off a 73-71 road win over Fordham on Friday, November 22nd. Entering the game as +7 underdogs, the Dragons not only secured the win but also covered the spread.
After trailing 38-36 at halftime, Drexel tightened up defensively, allowing just 33 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37. The game’s total points hit 144, surpassing the O/U line of 136.5.
Drexel’s offense put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 50.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.4%. They connected on 42.9% of their threes, hitting 9 of 21 attempts, and were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, making 10 of 11 for 90.9%.
Jackie Johnson III led the way with 18 points, while Jason Drake added 15 points and 7 assists, hitting 3 of 4 from deep. Shane Blakeney was efficient, shooting 75% from the field and finishing with 13 points.
Despite Drexel’s defensive efforts, they couldn’t hold their opponent under 71 points, allowing them to shoot 46% from the field. The Dragons struggled to contain the two-point game, where they gave up 20 baskets on 34 attempts, a 58% success rate.
From beyond the arc, Drexel’s defense held their opponent to 30% shooting, with 8 made threes on 26 attempts. They also sent them to the free-throw line 11 times, where they converted 7 shots, a 63% clip. Drexel allowed 10 offensive rebounds in the game.
Will Purdue Fort Wayne Win at Home?
Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons Recent Game
Purdue Fort Wayne lost 102-89 to Penn State on Wednesday, November 20th. Despite being +17 point underdogs, the Mastodons kept the game closer than expected.
They led 47-41 at halftime but allowed 61 points in the 2nd half while scoring 42. The game’s total points of 191 went over the O/U line of 159.
Purdue Fort Wayne put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 44.3% from the field and 42.9% from three-point range, hitting 12 of 28 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.9%, and they connected on 78.9% of their free throws, going 15 for 19 from the line.
Jalen Jackson led the way with 31 points, while Ace Baldwin Jr. added 25 points and 11 assists, shooting 4 of 5 from beyond the arc. Corey Hadnot II also contributed, hitting 5 of 8 threes, and Zach Hicks knocked down 5 of 9 from deep.
Purdue Fort Wayne’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 102 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 55% from the field. Inside the arc, they gave up 23 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 63% shooting rate.
From three-point range, their opponent hit 11 of 25 shots, good for 44%. Purdue Fort Wayne also sent them to the line 30 times, where they converted 23 free throws at a 76% rate. The Mastodons allowed 17 offensive rebounds.