The Drexel Dragons (3-22) are currently on a 10-game losing streak and will meet the Elon Phoenix (14-13) at John A Daskalakis Center. The game begins at 7:00 pm ET on Thursday, Feb. 18.
The Dragons are hoping to rebound after their 70-60 loss to Northeastern in their last game. Rodney Williams was the game’s high scorer with 23 points. The Phoenix, meanwhile, are feeling some disappointment after their 66-62 loss to Charleston in their last game. Tyler Seibring played well for Elon, recording 17 points, four rebounds, and three assists.
This will be the second matchup of the season between these two teams. The Phoenix won the first game 83-78. Tanner Samson was a top performer in the victory with 19 points, seven rebounds, four assists, one steal, and two three-pointers.
The Dragons have gone 3-22 Straight Up (SU) and 10-13-1 Against The Spread (ATS). The Dragons have seen an uptick in scoring as of late, averaging 71.7 points during the last 10 games compared to their season average of 62.0 points per game.
On the other side, the Phoenix have 14-13 SU and 10-10 ATS records. During the last 10 games, they averaged 57.5 PPG, below their 77.6 PPG season average. The Phoenix average 77.0 points allowed per game, but have improved upon those numbers in the past 10 games, allowing 70.7 points per game during that span. Elon may be taking trips to the free throw line early and often with the Dragons averaging 22.3 fouls per game, one of the highest marks in Division I.
With the Phoenix’s last win against the Dragons, the teams also have an even 2-2 record SU.
Predictions: SU Winner – Elon, ATS Winner – Elon
Notes
Elon averages 77.6 points per game (ranked 73rd). Drexel, on the other hand, allows 70.9 points per game (ranked 129th).
Elon beats Drexel in both possessions per game and points per possession. The Phoenix average 72.8 possessions and 1.066 points per possession, while the Dragons average 65.6 possessions with .945 points per possession.
The Elon Phoenix average an effective field goal percentage of 52.6% this season. The Drexel Dragons are a winless 0-11 when opponents have an eFG% of 52.6% or greater.
Drexel attempts an average of 16.0 three pointers per game and Elon attempts 28.0. In games where they have 20 or more three point attempts, the Drexel Dragons are winless at 0-5 while the Elon Phoenix have a 14-12 record.
Drexel ranks 161st in offensive rebounds, while Elon ranks 79th in defensive rebounds.
On average, Drexel forces a turnover rate of 18.8%. When Elon turns over the ball at a similar or higher rate, the team has a solid 8-4 record.
