Drexel (7-4) vs. Howard (5-6)
December 17, 2024 3:30 pm EDT
The Line: Howard +1.5; Over/Under: +144.5
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The Drexel Dragons and Howard Bison meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the Burr Gymnasium. Here’s a Howard vs Drexel Prediction. This article will include a Howard vs Drexel Pick.
Drexel Dragons Betting Preview
The Drexel Dragons beat Penn and Albany, and they play Penn State, Campbell and NC A&T next. The Drexel Dragons are averaging 73.8 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 65.9 points on 40.4 percent shooting. Kobe MaGee is averaging 15.9 points and 1.9 assists, while Yame Buter is averaging 13.5 points and 4.3 rebounds. Cole Hargrove is the third double-digit scorer and Jason Drake is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The Drexel Dragons are shooting 37.9 percent from beyond the arc and 71.3 percent from the free throw line. The Drexel Dragons are allowing 27.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.7 rebounds per game.
Howard Bison Betting Preview
The Howard Bison beat UNC Wilmington, lost to Cincinnati, and they play Hampton, Yale and Delaware State next. The Howard Bison are averaging 78.8 points on 47.2 percent shooting and allowing 77.4 points on 46 percent shooting. Marcus Dockery is averaging 16.8 points and 2.1 rebounds, while Blake Harper is averaging 16.5 points and 3.2 assists. Anwar Gill is the third double-digit scorer and Bryce Harris is dishing 1.1 assists. The Howard Bison are shooting 41 percent from beyond the arc and 70.1 percent from the free throw line. The Howard Bison are allowing 31.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Drexel Dragons will win
- Drexel has won each of its last four games against the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.
- Howard has lost six of its last seven day games against non-Conference opponents.
- Drexel has won the first half in each of its last four games against the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Howard’s last seven games at Burr Gymnasium have produced a total of 147+ points.
- Four of Drexel’s last five games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 147+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Howard ranks 9th among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (41.0%).
- Howard ranks 39th among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (17.1).
- Drexel ranks 358th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (9.0).
- Drexel ranks 18th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (30.2).
Howard vs Drexel Prediction
The Howard Bison are going to put up a fight at home, and they have the offense to steal this one. However, Howard has struggled defensively, and it’s led to a lot of close games and inconsistent results. The Drexel Dragons have had more consistent success, they’re far more trustworthy defensively, and they’re 7-3 ATS on the season. I’ll side with the more trustworthy team in Drexel. I’ll lay the bucket.
