Drake Bulldogs vs Florida Atlantic Owls Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Drake vs Florida Atlantic NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Charleston.

Drake vs Florida Atlantic Prediction

Planning on watching today's Bulldogs and Owls game? Catch the action at TD Arena in Charleston, SC, as the Owls hosts this showdown at 11:30 ET on ESPN2. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 146.5 points, with Florida Atlantic being favored by -4.5 over Drake.

Drake vs. Florida Atlantic Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Drake Bulldogs at Florida Atlantic Owls
  • Where: Charleston at TD Arena
  • Date: Friday, November 22nd
  • Betting Odds FLATL -4.5, DRAKE +164 | FLATL -201 O/U 146.5

Bulldogs Preview: Can The Bulldogs Secure a Road Victory?

Drake Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

Drake pulled off an 80-69 upset win over Miami on Thursday, November 21st. The Bulldogs, who were +9.5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread.

Drake led 36-27 at halftime and scored 44 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42. The total points for the game were 149, going over the pre-game line of 143.5.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Drake's offense put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 46.4% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 19 attempts for 21.1%, but excelled inside, connecting on 59.5% of their two-point shots.

The Bulldogs were strong at the free-throw line, making 24 of 28 attempts (85.7%), and grabbed 14 offensive rebounds. Bennett Stirtz led the way with 21 points and 6 assists, while Daniel Abreu added 18 points and 10 rebounds.

Bulldogs Team Defense

Drake’s defense gave up 69 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field on 26/56 attempts. They allowed 22 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, a 59% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Drake held the other team to 4/19 shooting, or 21%. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 28 times, where they hit 24 free throws, an 85% rate. Drake also gave up 14 offensive rebounds.

Owls Preview: Will Florida Atlantic Make it Happen at Home?

Florida Atlantic Owls Recent Game/Games

Florida Atlantic picked up an 86-78 win over Oklahoma State on Thursday, November 21st. The Owls were -2 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the victory.

After trailing 39-34 at halftime, FAU turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 52 points while holding the Cowboys to 39. The game’s total points of 164 went over the O/U line of 162.5.

Owls Offense Breakdown

Florida Atlantic put up 86 points in their last game, shooting 42.3% from the field and hitting 30.4% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, and they connected on 71.4% of their free throws, going 35-for-49 from the line.

KyKy Tandy led the way with 21 points, hitting 4-of-9 from deep, while Khalil Brantley added 16 points and 3 assists. Robert Jennings II contributed 14 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 62.5% from the field.

Owls Team Defense

Florida Atlantic's defense gave up 78 points, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field (22/52). Inside the arc, they allowed 15/29 shooting, which is 51%.

From three-point range, the Owls held their opponent to 7/23 shooting, or 30%. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 49 times, where they converted 35 for 71%. Florida Atlantic also allowed 6 offensive rebounds.

Bulldogs vs Owls Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across the Bulldogs last five road games, the team averaged 81 points per game while allowing 83. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-4, while going 3-2 straight-up.
  • In their last three games at home, the Owls have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 95 points per game in these contests.
  • In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Bulldogs have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their ATS record was 3-0 in these scenarios.
  • In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Owls have a straight up record of 7-3 and an ATS mark of 6-4.

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