The Hofstra Pride will look to improve on a 11-5 record on Thursday when they host the Drexel Dragons in NCAA basketball betting odds action at Hofstra Arena.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Hofstra Pride were listed as -11-point favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.
Drexel Dragons vs Hofstra Pride Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Drexel Dragons will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Thursday; they are 6-7-1 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Hofstra Pride are 6-6-1 ATS. Drexel Dragons are 4-10 on betting the total; Hofstra Pride are 7-6.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 65-ranked Hofstra Pride and the No. 173-rated Drexel Dragons in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Drexel is ranked No. 199 in NCAA basketball at 35.2 per game. Contrast that with Hofstra's No. 104 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Hofstra is the No. 26-ranked team in the country at 9.06 per game, while Drexel rates No. 245 at 4.93 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Rodney Williams scored 19 points leading the Dragons to a 61-54 victory over College of Charleston at John A. Daskalakis Center on Saturday.
The Pride grabbed a 80-76 win over the Phoenix on Saturday, behind a 19-point effort from Rokas Gustys at Alumni Gym.
- Drexel is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
- Drexel is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Drexel's last 11 games
- Drexel is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
- Hofstra is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
- Hofstra is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
- Hofstra is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Drexel
- Hofstra is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing Drexel
Next Betting Matchups
Drexel at Towson, Saturday, January 16th
Hofstra at James Madison, Saturday, January 16th
