Drexel Dragons vs West Virginia Mountaineers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/9/23
The Dragons and Mountaineers are set to face off at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Mountaineers will host the game at WVU Coliseum in Morgantown, WV. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Mountaineers as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 128 points.
DREXEL DRAGONS VS WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: West Virginia Mountaineers -3.5
This game will be played at WVU Coliseum at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 9th.
WHY BET THE WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-67 in favor of the Mountaineers.
- Not only will West Virginia pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 128 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.
Can the Dragons Grab a Win in Morgantown?
As they approach their 10th game, Drexel will face West Virginia with a record of 5-4. So far this season, all of the Dragons’ games have been played on the road. As of now, Drexel has a 5-4 record against the spread for the season. When playing away from home, the Dragons are 3-3 vs. the spread, while they are 2-1 ATS in home games.
Drexel’s games have, on average, featured 126.6 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-6-1. Their average over/under line is currently 132.8 points so far. Looking at the Dragons’ last three games, their over/under record is 1-2 with their games averaging 126 points per game.
In their latest game, Drexel offense put up 57 points against Villanova. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 49% and made 8 threes. In terms of offense, the Dragons have a season-long field goal percentage of 42%, putting them 301st in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 387th in percentage and 349th in three-pointers made.
Coming into today’s game, the Drexel defense is giving up an average of 59.4 points per contest. Against Villanova in their most recent game, the Drexel defense gave up a total of 55 points while allowing Villanova to hit 32% of their shots.
Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Mountaineers?
West Virginia currently has a 3-5 overall record after playing eight games. Looking back at their previous ten home games, which includes last year, West Virginia has a 6-4 record. Heading into their game against Drexel, West Virginia holds a 3-4 ATS record. Looking back at their previous five games, the team is 1-4 vs. the spread.
Through eight games, West Virginia has an over/under record of 2-5-0 with their games averaging a combined 128.7 points per game so far. The Mountaineers have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 138 points per game.
In their latest game, West Virginia offense put up 73 points against St. John’s. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 39.6% and made 4 threes. Offensively, the Mountaineers have a season long field goal percentage of 38%, which is 401st in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 286th in percentage and 304th in three-pointers made.
In the current season, the West Virginia defense has excelled, sitting 69th in the nation by allowing 66.5 points per game. So far, the West Virginia defense is giving up an average of 9.1 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11 times per game (382nd).