The La Salle Explorers host Drexel on Thursday, looking to build on their 5-4 mark against the 4-4 Dragons in college basketball betting action at Tom Gola Arena.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Drexel Dragons opened as 10.5-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
Drexel Dragons vs La Salle Explorers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The La Salle Explorers sport a record of 5-4 and 3-6 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the Drexel Dragons have 4-4 and 2-4-1 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 4-5 for the La Salle Explorers and 3-4 for the Drexel Dragons.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the La Salle Explorers rated this week at No. 192 and the Drexel Dragons sitting at No. 273.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Drexel is ranked No. 93 in NCAA basketball at 38 per game. Contrast that with La Salle's No. 193 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, La Salle is the No. 243-ranked team in the country at 5.29 per game, while Drexel rates No. 146 at 7.43 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Tramaine Isabell went off for 35 points and added 13 rebounds for good measure, leading Drexel to a 89-77 win over Rider on Saturday at John A. Daskalakis Center.
La Salle earned a 58-54 victory over Holy Cross on Saturday, getting 15 points from B.J. Johnson at SSE Arena Belfast.
Next Betting Matchups
Drexel at Robert Morris, Sunday, December 10th
La Salle at Villanova, Sunday, December 10th