Drexel Dragons vs Fairfield Stags Matchup

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

Drexel vs Fairfield Prediction

Betting on today's Dragons and Stags game? Catch the action at Leo D. Mahoney Arena in Fairfield, CT, as the Stags hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 138 points, and Fairfield is favored by -1 vs. Drexel.

Drexel vs. Fairfield Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Drexel Dragons at Fairfield Stags
  • Where: Fairfield at Leo D. Mahoney Arena
  • Date: Tuesday, November 19th
  • Betting Odds FAIR -1, DREXEL -108 | FAIR -114 O/U 138

Dragons Preview: Can the Drexel Offense Score Enough on the Road?

Drexel’s recent game against La Salle saw them fall 71-68 at home on Saturday, November 16th. The Dragons entered as +4 point underdogs and managed to cover the spread. The game’s total points ended at 139, just over the 138.5 O/U line.

Drexel trailed 43-31 at halftime but tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, outscoring La Salle 37-28. Despite the strong finish, they couldn’t complete the comeback.

Dragons Offense Breakdown

In their recent game, Drexel's offense put up 68 points, shooting 45.3% from the field and 31.6% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, but they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 4 of 11 attempts (36.4%).

Jahlil White led the way with 19 points, shooting 77.8% from the field. Jason Drake and Demetrius Lilley each added 18 points, with Lilley also grabbing 11 rebounds. Corey McKeithan contributed 17 points and 6 assists, despite shooting 38.9% overall.

Dragons Team Defense

Even with Drexel giving up 71 points, they managed to limit their opponent's three-point shooting to 31%, with just 6 made threes on 19 attempts. However, Drexel struggled to contain two-point shots, allowing 23 makes on 45 attempts for 51% shooting.

Drexel sent their opponent to the free-throw line 11 times, where they hit 4 shots for 36%. The Dragons also gave up 9 offensive rebounds in this game.

Stags Preview: Will Fairfield Live Up to Expectations at Home?

Fairfield Stags Recent Game/Games

Fairfield picked up a 62-56 win over New Hampshire on Tuesday, November 12th. The Stags were -1.5 point favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the win. The total points for the game were 118, well under the O/U line of 153.5.

Fairfield led 38-30 at halftime but slowed down in the 2nd half, scoring 24 points while allowing 26. Despite the closer 2nd half, they held on for the win.

Stags Offense Breakdown

Fairfield struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 37.5% from the field and 18.8% from three-point range, finishing 3 of 16 from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.6%, and they managed 62 points overall.

The Stags recorded 13 offensive rebounds and 10 assists, with Anthony McComb III leading the team with 17 points. Jamie Bergens and Prophet Johnson each added 12 points, with Bergens hitting 2 of 3 from deep.

Stags Team Defense

Fairfield's defense was on point, giving up just 56 points while holding the opposition to 37% shooting from the field. The Stags allowed 16 two-point buckets on 34 attempts, a 47% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, Fairfield limited their opponent to 4 made threes on 20 attempts, a 20% shooting performance. They also sent them to the line 15 times, where they hit 12 free throws, an 80% mark. The Stags gave up 7 offensive rebounds.

Dragons vs Stags Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Through their last five road games, Drexel has an ATS record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 1-4 while averaging 62 points per game.
  • In their last ten games at home, the Stags have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 4-6 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 69 points per game in these contests.
  • Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Dragons have gone 4-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-3.
  • Across their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Stags have an overall record of 4-1 while going 2-3 against the spread.

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