It will be a battle between CAA opponents when the Drexel Dragons (6-9, 0-2 CAA) welcome the Elon Phoenix (5-10, 1-1 CAA) to the John A Daskalakis Center. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 3, 2019.
Elon Phoenix at Drexel Dragons Free Prediction
In the Phoenix’s last contest, they topped the Manhattan Jaspers, 62-56. Elon’s 0.267 free throw rate was their largest strength over Manhattan, who had a rate of 0.077. Elon was led by Tyler Seibring, who was the game’s high scorer with 17 points on 6-for-12 shooting.
The Dragons lost to the Eastern Michigan Eagles in their last contest, 66-62. Eastern Michigan’s 12.4 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Drexel, who had a mark of 16.3. With 13 points, Kurk Lee had a good performance for Drexel.
Drexel appears to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Dragons currently rank 76th in offensive efficiency, while Elon ranks 311th in defensive efficiency. Also, the Phoenix rank 298th in offensive rebounding percentage (25.0 percent), while the Dragons rank 58th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.1 percent).
Both teams have had a player step their game up over their last five games. Seibring (0 points) has been fantastic for the Phoenix while Alihan Demir (0 points) has contributed greatly to the Dragons.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. In the last matchup, the Dragons won 83-79. The Dragons knocked down 11 of their 13 free throws (84.6 percent) and had a better turnover percentage (7.8 vs. 11.9).
Elon Phoenix vs. Drexel Dragons ATS Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Drexel, ATS Winner – Elon, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Elon ranks 18th in three pointers attempted per game (28.3) while Drexel ranks 216th (19.6).
The Dragons rank 32nd in rebounds allowed per game (31.2) while the Phoenix rank 184th (37.1).
Elon ranks eighth in blocks allowed per game (1.9) while Drexel ranks 121st (3.8).
The Dragons rank 56th in assists per game (15.3) while the Phoenix rank 164th in assists allowed per game (14.3).
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The Phoenix’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 9.0, up from 6.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Dragons have scored an average of 84.2 points per game (4.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.6 points per game (9.0 below their season average).
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