The La Salle Explorers (0-3) seek their first win when they meet the Drexel Dragons (1-2) at Tom Gola Arena. The game begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 17, 2018.
Drexel Dragons at La Salle Explorers ATS Prediction
The last time the Dragons played, they blew out the Bryn Athyn Lions, 118-41. The Dragons had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.789 vs. 0.254) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (41.7 vs. 18.9). Drexel rallied around Zach Walton, who contributed 15 points, nine rebounds and six assists.
The Explorers fell to the Florida Gators in their last outing, 82-69. One of Florida’s biggest advantages was getting to the free throw line. They had 26 free throw attempts, while La Salle had 18. La Salle’s Pookie Powell had a solid performance, leading both teams in scoring with 21 points on 7-for-14 shooting.
The Dragons won the lone contest against the Explorers last season, 72-70. The Dragons had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.5 vs. 20.5) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.608 vs. 0.484).
La Salle could put on a ball-control clinic in this contest. Dating back to last season, La Salle ranks 51st in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.7 percent), while Drexel has forced the 32nd-fewest turnovers (16.2 percent).
Drexel at La Salle Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Drexel ranks 114th in rebounds per game (36.4) while La Salle ranks 215th in rebounds allowed per game (35.9).
The Explorers rank 169th in steals per game (6.1) while the Dragons rank 240th (5.3).
La Salle ranks 40th in three pointers allowed per game (19.5) while Drexel ranks 76th (20.4).
The Explorers rank 230th in assists per game (12.6) while the Dragons rank 246th (12.3).
Drexel blocks 4.1 opponent shots per game, which ranks 70th in the country. La Salle ranks 78th in blocks allowed per game (2.9).
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