The Drexel Dragons will hit the floor running against the away James Madison Dukes Thursday, looking to improve their record and boost betting bankrolls by covering the point spread in the process.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Drexel Dragons betting line opened as 6-point underdogs in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.
James Madison Dukes vs Drexel Dragons Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The 3-18 and 9-10-1 ATS Drexel Dragons will face the 16-7 James Madison Dukes, who own a 10-10 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Drexel Dragons are 6-14 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the James Madison Dukes are 7-13.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 231-ranked Drexel Dragons and the No. 58-rated James Madison Dukes in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting James Madison Dukes rank No. 60 in NCAA Basketball Division 1 with 38.78 per game. That compares with Drexel’s No. 223 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Drexel is college basketball's No. 240-ranked team at 5.14 per game, while the James Madison Dukes rate No. 23 with 9.13 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
James Madison got 19 points from Ron Curry but lost anyway, 68-62, to William & Mary on Sunday at Kaplan Arena.
The Dragons got a huge 33-point effort from Tavon Allen but still lost 70-64 against Hofstra on Saturday at John A. Daskalakis Center.
Next Betting Matchups
James Madison home to Hofstra, Sunday, February 7th
Drexel at College of Charleston, Saturday, February 6th