Offense meets defense when the Drexel Dragons (5-4) welcome the UMBC Retrievers (5-4) to John A Daskalakis Center. The game is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 8, 2018.
UMBC Retrievers vs. Drexel Dragons Betting Prediction
In UMBC’s last game, they were dismantled by the Marquette Golden Eagles, 67-42. Marquette’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over UMBC. The Golden Eagles had a rate of 0.467, while the Retrievers posted a mark of 0.274. Arkel Lamar was UMBC’s high scorer with 11 points on 5-for-14 shooting.
The Dragons were beaten by the Eastern Michigan Eagles in their last game, 66-62. Eastern Michigan’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Drexel. The Eagles had a rate of 12.4, while the Dragons posted a mark of 16.3. With 13 points, Drexel’s Kurk Lee put together a solid performance.
The game should be a matchup of strength against strength as the productive offense of Drexel takes on the elite defense of UMBC. Since last season, the Dragons rank 31st in offensive efficiency, while the Retrievers are 10th in defensive efficiency. Furthermore, the Retrievers, who rank 310th in offensive rebounding percentage (26.4 percent), could struggle to get second chance points against the Dragons, who rank 40th in defensive rebounding percentage (70.4 percent).
UMBC at Drexel ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Drexel, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Drexel ranks 39th in three pointers allowed per game (20.1) while UMBC ranks 292nd (23.5).
The Retrievers rank 19th in steals per game (7.6) while the Dragons rank 269th (5.1).
Drexel ranks 13th in assists per game (12.8) while UMBC ranks 139th (14.9).
The Dragons rank 29th in rebounds per game (36.9) while the Retrievers rank 151st (34.9).
Drexel ranks 221st in blocks per game (3.8) while UMBC ranks 255th (2.3).
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