The Pennsylvania Quakers hope to send their betting backers to the pay window on Tuesday as they look to cover the point spread at John A. Daskalakis Center against the Drexel Dragons.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NCAA basketball betting line for this matchup, Drexel sat as -5-point favorites over at Sportsbook. Also, check out the current over/under betting total for points scored, which often goes up first at online sportsbook Sportsbook
Pennsylvania Quakers vs Drexel Dragons Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Pennsylvania Quakers will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Tuesday; they are 2-2 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Drexel Dragons are 2-5-1 ATS. Pennsylvania Quakers are 3-1 on betting the total; Drexel Dragons are 3-5.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 209-rated Drexel Dragons and the No. 298-ranked Pennsylvania Quakers, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Drexel's No. 238-ranked scoring average of 65.33 PPG, against a Pennsylvania Quakers defense rated No. 173 and allowing 72.1 PPG. The Drexel Dragons FG% has averaged 39.44% to date this season, less than the Pennsylvania Quakers shooters have managed so far (43.62% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Pennsylvania got 23 points and 23 rebounds from Matt Howard en route to a 73-66 victory over Ursinus on Saturday at Palestra.
Terrell Allen scored 18 points in a futile effort to lead the Dragons to a win (they lost 63-57 to Penn State at Palestra on Saturday).
Next Betting Matchups
Pennsylvania at Villanova, Monday, December 28th
Drexel at Iona, Monday, December 28th