Drexel vs Hofstra 2/10/22 College Basketball Picks, Predictions, Odds
Hofstra Pride (15-9) vs. Drexel Dragons (11-10)
February 10, 2022 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Drexel Dragons -1 / Hofstra Pride +1; Over/Under: 146
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The Hofstra Pride will travel to the Daskalakis Athletic Center to take on the Drexel Dragons this Thursday night in College Basketball action.
The Hofstra Pride won their 2nd straight game and improved to 15-9 on the season after defeating the UNC Wilmington Seahawks, 73-71, this past Monday. Hofstra was led by a 31-30 margin at halftime and was able to hold off UNC Wilmington late after taking a 70-64 lead with 1:20 left in regulation. Hofstra shot 41.8% from the field & 35.5% from beyond the arc while allowing UNC Wilmington to shoot 46.8% from the field & 39.1% from beyond the arc. Leading the way for the Pride was Aaron Estrada who had 23 points, 7 rebounds, & 3 assists.
On the season, Hofstra is averaging 77.3 ppg on 46.4% shooting from the field. The Pride are averaging 9.36 three-pointers per game on 33.2% shooting from beyond the arc. Offensively, Hofstra has been led by Aaron Estrada (18.3 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 4.8 apg, 1.4 spg), Zach Cooks (15.1 ppg, 2.7 rpg, 3.4 apg, 1.8 spg), Jalen Ray (13.3 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 1.7 apg, 1.0 spg), & Darlinstone Dubar (12.4 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 1.0 apg, 1.2 spg).
Defensively, Hofstra is allowing their opponents to average 72.2 ppg on 44.6% shooting from the field. The Pride have a rebound margin of -1.7 and a turnover margin of 4.0.
The Drexel Dragons won their 2nd straight game and improved to 11-10 on the season after defeating the James Madison Dukes, 72-66, this past Monday. Drexel trailed by a 28-16 margin at halftime, however, the Dragons were lights out offensively in the 2nd half and was able to take the lead for good after a 18-3 run gave Drexel a 55-45 lead with 5:28 left in regulation. Drexel shot 42.9% from the field & 29.6% from beyond the arc while allowing James Madison to shoot 41.7% from the field & 42.3% from beyond the arc. Leading the way for the Dragons was Camren Wynter who had 27 points, 6 rebounds, & 6 assits.
On the season, Drexel is averaging 74.0 ppg on 46.8% shooting from the field. The Dragons are averaging 8.0 three-pointers per game on 36.3% shooting from beyond the arc. Offensively, Drexel has been led by Camren Wynter (15.9 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 4.6 apg), Melik Martin (10.9 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 1.3 apg), Xavier Bell (10.8 ppg, 1.3 rpg, 1.8 apg), & James Butler (10.4 ppg, 8.0 rpg, 1.1 apg).
Defensively, Drexel is allowing their opponents to average 71.1 ppg on 45.4% shooting from the field. The Dragons have a rebound margin of 1.4 and a turnover margin of -0.9.
The Pride are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games, however, are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games vs. Drexel. The Dragons are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games this season & 12-3 ATS in their last 15 CAA opponents.
Hofstra has had a great season and is coming off solid home victories over James Madison & UNCW, however, the Pride come into this game with just a 6-8 road record and currently rank just 262nd in scoring defense & 263rd in defensive FG%. Drexel has been solid at home this season with wins over Towson & James Madison, and as I think that Camren Wynter and the Dragons offense will be able to put up plenty of points at home in this one, I’m taking the Dragons to cover this small home spread. Good Luck!
