The Drexel Dragons (4-4) meet the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds (3-5) at the John A Daskalakis Center. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 5, 2018.
Loyola Maryland Greyhounds at Drexel Dragons Betting Prediction
The Greyhounds are trying to rebound after their 76-55 loss to the St. John’s Red Storm in their last game. St. John’s’ turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Loyola Maryland. The Red Storm had a rate of 20.1, while the Greyhounds posted a mark of 29.2. Andrew Kostecka led Loyola Maryland in scoring with 17 points on 4-for-12 shooting.
In the Dragons’ previous game, they lost to the Eastern Michigan Eagles, 66-62. Eastern Michigan’s 12.4 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Drexel, who had a mark of 16.3. Drexel’s Kurk Lee had 13 points in the game.
The Greyhounds won the sole game against the Dragons last season, 66-62. Loyola Maryland had a much better free throw rate (0.212 vs. 0.083). Drexel, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (10.5 vs. 20.3).
Getting to the line could be hard to come by for Loyola Maryland in this showdown. The Greyhounds rank 202nd in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.234, while Drexel ranks 77th in FTA rate allowed (0.206) since last season.
Loyola Maryland Greyhounds at Drexel Dragons Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Loyola Maryland ranks 87th in steals per game (6.9) while Drexel ranks 253rd (5.1).
The Dragons average 3.9 blocks per game, which ranks 83rd in the country. The Greyhounds rank 249th in blocks allowed per game (4.9).
Drexel ranks 194th in three pointers attempted per game (21.3) while Loyola Maryland ranks 306th (17.2).
The Dragons average 37.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 101st in the country. The Greyhounds rank 136th in rebounds allowed per game (34.5).
Drexel ranks 238th in assists per game (12.5) while Loyola Maryland ranks 258th (12.2).
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