Drexel Seeks Road Win Against Delaware
The Drexel Dragons (17-11, 10-5 CAA) trek to the Bob Carpenter Center to face the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens (17-11, 9-6 CAA) in a Colonial Athletic Association showdown with both teams locked in a tight conference race. While Delaware enters as narrow 1-point favorites according to BetOnline Sportsbook with a total of 138, this rematch promises to be far more competitive than the teams’ first encounter. (drexel 88-67).
Rebound Battleground
The key to this game could lie on the boards. Drexel boasts a significant rebounding edge, ranking 24th nationally with 36.5 boards per game, while Delaware struggles at 193rd with just 32 rebounds per contest. If the Dragons can dominate the glass, they might control the tempo and give themselves a fighting chance on the road.
Road Woes and Revenge
Drexel faces an uphill battle. Their 5-11 road record and dismal 4-11 ATS performance away from home don’t inspire confidence. However, they’ll be fueled by the memory of January’s 86-67 blowout win over Delaware and a desperate need to snap their five-game road losing streak.
Delaware’s Home Stand
The Blue Hens aim to protect their 7-4 home-court record and look to repeat their blowout win. While the odds slightly favor them, they’ll need to tighten up their rebounding efforts to contain Drexel’s second-chance opportunities.
Prediction
Our predictive model sees Drexel finding a way to grind out a tough road win, 67-65. Expect a low-scoring, hard-fought battle where every rebound and possession will count but in the end, Drexel settles the score and gets some payback.