Elon Phoenix vs Drexel Dragons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25
Looking to win big? The Phoenix and Dragons face off at 7:00 ET on FloC. The Dragons are hosting the game at Daskalakis Athletic Center in Philadelphia, PA. The over/under for this game is set at 132.5 points, and Drexel is favored by -1.5 vs. Elon in a Coastal Athletic Association conference matchup.
ELON PHOENIX VS DREXEL DRAGONS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Drexel Dragons -1.5
This game will be played at Daskalakis Athletic Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.
WHY BET THE DREXEL DRAGONS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Dragons.
- Not only will Drexel pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 132.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Will Elon Find a Way to Win on the Road?
Elon Phoenix Recent Game/Games
Elon improved to 10-5 on the season with an 81-68 win over Campbell on Monday. The Phoenix were favored by 7.5 points at home and covered the spread. The game’s total points of 149 went over the pre-game line of 138.5.
Elon led 42-34 at halftime and maintained control in the second half, outscoring Campbell 39-34.
Elon’s offense put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 50.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.2%. They were strong inside, hitting 63.3% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 36% from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they were efficient, making 16 of 19 attempts for 84.2%.
Colby Duggan led the way with 29 points, while Sam Sherry added 23, shooting 88.9% overall and hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts. Nick Dorn chipped in 22 points, making 5 threes at a 50% clip. The Phoenix also recorded 10 offensive rebounds and 14 assists in the win.
Elon Phoenix struggled defensively in their last game, allowing 68 points while their opponent shot 50% from the field, converting 28 of 55 attempts. Inside the arc, Elon gave up 19 two-point baskets on 30 attempts, a 63% shooting performance.
From beyond the three-point line, their opponent hit 9 of 25 shots, shooting 36%. Elon also sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they made 16 free throws, an 84% success rate. Elon allowed 10 offensive rebounds in the game.
Can the Dragons Secure a Win at Home?
Drexel Dragons Recent Game/Games
Drexel’s season record dropped to 9-7 after a 93-82 home loss to Towson on Saturday. The Dragons, who were favored by 1.5 points, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.
Both teams scored 44 points in the second half, but Drexel couldn’t pull ahead. The game’s total points reached 175, well over the pre-game O/U line of 126.5.
Drexel put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 47.7% from the field and 41.7% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.3%, though they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 55.6% of their attempts.
Nendah Tarke and Dylan Williamson led the way, with Tarke scoring 27 points and hitting 4 of 6 threes, while Williamson added 26 points and 7 assists, connecting on 3 of 4 from deep. Caleb Embeya was perfect from the field, going 5 for 5.
Even with Drexel sending the opposition to the line 27 times, they only converted 55% of their free throws, scoring 15 points. Drexel also gave up 9 offensive rebounds.