It will be a battle between CAA opponents when the UNCW Seahawks (6-11, 2-2 CAA) welcome the Drexel Dragons (8-10, 2-3 CAA) to Raiford G. Trask Coliseum. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Drexel Dragons at UNCW Seahawks Betting Prediction
The last time the Dragons played, they topped the Charleston Cougars, 79-78. Drexel’s 0.254 free throw rate was their largest strength over Charleston, who had a rate of 0.161. The Dragons’ mark was above their season average of 0.243, while the Cougars’ was below their season average of 0.298. Drexel was lifted by Trevor John, who was the top scorer from either team with 22 points on 7-for-12 shooting.
The Seahawks fell to the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens in their last contest, 82-69. Delaware’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over UNCW. The Fightin’ Blue Hens had a rate of 0.663 (above their season average of 0.541), while the Seahawks posted a mark of 0.467 (below their season average of 0.519). With 12 points and 12 rebounds, UNCW’s Devontae Cacok had a solid performance.
After the Seahawks won both contests against the Dragons last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. In the most recent game, UNCW won 83-82. UNCW had a better effective field goal percentage (0.474 vs. 0.442). Drexel, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.167 vs. 0.115).
Cacok has averaged 15 points,12.8 rebounds over the last five games for UNCW.
The battle on the backboards could prove decisive, pitting strength against strength. The Seahawks rank 46th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.1 percent), while Drexel ranks 55th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.3 percent).
Drexel Dragons at UNCW Seahawks Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Drexel, ATS Winner – UNCW, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Drexel ranks 79th in three pointers allowed per game (20.8) while UNCW ranks 229th (26.3).
The Seahawks average 15.4 assists per game, which ranks 62nd in the nation. The Dragons rank 158th in assists allowed per game (14.0).
UNCW ranks 28th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while Drexel ranks 103rd (3.6).
The Dragons rank 39th in rebounds allowed per game (31.9) while the Seahawks rank 80th (33.5).
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The Dragons’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 5.4, up from 0.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Seahawks have scored an average of 72.2 points per game (3.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.2 points per game (5.0 below their season average).
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