Towson Tigers vs Drexel Dragons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/11/25
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Tigers versus the Dragons? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FloC. The game will be played at Daskalakis Athletic Center in Philadelphia, PA. The odds for this Coastal Athletic Association conference game currently have Drexel as the -1.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 125.5 points.
TOWSON TIGERS VS DREXEL DRAGONS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Drexel Dragons -1.5
This game will be played at Daskalakis Athletic Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, January 11th.
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 125.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Can Towson Pull Off a Road Win?
Towson Tigers Recent Game/Games
Towson improved to 6-9 on the season with an 80-73 win over Northeastern on Thursday. The Tigers, who were -4.5 favorites, covered the spread in the victory.
After trailing 37-30 at halftime, Towson turned things around by scoring 50 points in the second half while holding Northeastern to 36. The game’s total points of 153 exceeded the O/U line of 129.5.
Towson’s offense put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 45.9% from the field and 45.8% from beyond the arc, hitting 11 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 55.7%, and they added 13 free throws on 76.5% shooting. The Tigers also grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists.
LA Pratt led the way with 22 points, shooting 50% overall and from three-point range. Rashad King added 18 points, while Christian May and Nendah Tarke each contributed 17 points. May also pulled down 12 rebounds and handed out 5 assists.
Despite Towson’s defensive efforts, they gave up 73 points, with their opponents shooting 45% from the field. The Tigers allowed 17 two-point field goals on 37 attempts, also at a 45% clip.
From beyond the arc, Towson’s defense couldn’t contain the three-point shooting, as their opponents hit 11 of 24 threes, again at 45%. They also sent the other team to the line 17 times, where they converted 13 free throws, shooting 76%.
Is It the Dragons Game to Lose at Home?
Drexel Dragons Recent Game/Games
The Dragons improved to 9-6 on the season with a 67-51 road win over Stony Brook on Thursday, January 9th. Drexel entered the game as -4.5 favorites and covered the spread with the win.
After leading 32-28 at halftime, Drexel held Stony Brook to just 23 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35. The game’s total points of 118 fell short of the 132.5 O/U line.
Drexel’s offense put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 45.5% from the field. They connected on 50% of their three-point attempts, going 11-for-22, and posted an effective field goal percentage of 54.5%.
Kobe MaGee led the way, hitting 6-of-8 from deep and finishing with 24 points on 69.2% shooting overall. CJ Luster added 21 points, making 5 threes, while Yame Butler contributed 14 points, hitting 3-of-5 from beyond the arc.
Despite giving up 14 offensive rebounds, Drexel’s defense held strong, allowing just 51 points on 32% shooting from the field. The Dragons limited their opponent’s two-point success, with only 10 made baskets on 33 attempts (30%).
From beyond the arc, Drexel’s defense conceded 7 threes on 20 attempts, a 35% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 10 of those attempts (76%).