The Northeastern Huskies will try to cover the point spread at Matthews Arena on Thursday when they get a visit from the Drexel Dragons in NCAA basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Drexel Dragons opened as 12-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 Northeastern Huskies Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This college basketball season, the Northeastern Huskies are 11-5 overall and 7-4 ATS, while the Drexel Dragons are 6-10 and 4-8 ATS. As for the betting totals, Northeastern boasts a 6-5 on the OU, and Drexel is 7-5.
This game puts the Northeastern Huskies, most recently No. 40 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Drexel Dragons, who rate No. 173 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Drexel is ranked No. 66 in NCAA basketball at 38.81 per game. Contrast that with Northeastern's No. 220 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Northeastern is the No. 80-ranked team in the country at 8.5 per game, while Drexel rates No. 108 at 7.81 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Dragons got 17 points from Rodney Williams, but it was UNC Wilmington that prevailed in a 90-72 final on Thursday at John A. Daskalakis Center.
Northeastern earned a 64-54 victory over James Madison on Saturday, getting 21 points from T.J. Williams at Matthews Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Drexel home to Delaware, Saturday, January 14th
Northeastern at Towson, Saturday, January 14th