Drexel Dragons vs Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons Matchup

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

Drexel vs Purdue Fort Wayne Prediction

The Dragons and Mastodons are set to face off at 12:30 ET on NEC. The Mastodons will host the game at Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, FL. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 145.5 points, and Purdue Fort Wayne is favored by -3.5 vs. Drexel.

Drexel vs. Purdue Fort Wayne Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Drexel Dragons at Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons
Where: Daytona Beach at Ocean Center
Date: Monday, November 25th
Betting Odds IPFW -3.5, DREXEL +141 | IPFW -172 O/U 145.5

Dragons Preview: Will Drexel Shock Everyone at Ocean Center?

On Friday, November 22nd, the Drexel Dragons pulled off a 73-71 road win over the Fordham Rams. Entering the game as +7 point underdogs, Drexel not only secured the victory but also covered the spread.

After trailing 38-36 at halftime, the Dragons outscored Fordham 37-33 in the second half. The combined points of 144 exceeded the pre-game over/under line of 136.5.

Dragons Offense Breakdown

Drexel's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 50.9% from the field and hitting 42.9% of their threes, going 9-for-21 from deep. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 60.4%, and they also converted 90.9% of their free throws, knocking down 10 of 11 attempts.

Jackie Johnson III led the way with 18 points, while Jason Drake contributed 15 points and 7 assists, hitting 3 of 4 from beyond the arc. Shane Blakeney was efficient, shooting 75% from the field and adding 13 points, while Yame Butler chipped in 12 points and 6 rebounds.

Dragons Team Defense

Despite Drexel giving up 71 points, they managed to limit their opponent's three-point shooting to 30%, with just 8 made threes on 26 attempts. However, they struggled to contain two-point shots, allowing 58% shooting from inside the arc.

The Dragons sent their opponent to the free-throw line 11 times, where they converted 7 attempts for 63%. Drexel also gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.

Mastodons Preview: Can the Mastodons Lock in a Home Win?

Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons Recent Game

Purdue Fort Wayne fell to Penn State 102-89 on Wednesday, November 20th. Despite being +17 point underdogs, the Mastodons kept it closer than expected, covering the spread.

After leading 47-41 at halftime, Purdue Fort Wayne struggled in the 2nd half, allowing 61 points while scoring 42. The game’s total points reached 191, surpassing the O/U line of 159.

Mastodons Offense Breakdown

Purdue Fort Wayne put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 44.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.9%. They connected on 42.9% of their threes, hitting 12 of 28 attempts, and went 15 for 19 from the free-throw line, good for 78.9%. The Mastodons also grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists.

Jalen Jackson led the way with 31 points, while Ace Baldwin Jr. added 25 points and 11 assists, shooting 4 of 5 from deep. Corey Hadnot II hit 5 threes, shooting 62.5% from beyond the arc, and Zach Hicks also made 5 threes, shooting 55.6% from long range. Yanic Konan Niederhauser and Eric Mulder both contributed on the boards, with 10 and 11 rebounds, respectively.

Mastodons Team Defense

Purdue Fort Wayne's defense struggled in their last game, allowing 102 points on 55% shooting from the field. They gave up 23 two-point baskets on 63% shooting.

From beyond the arc, their opponents hit 11 threes at a 44% clip. Purdue Fort Wayne also sent them to the line 30 times, where they made 23 free throws (76%).

Dragons vs Mastodons Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Drexel has played well in their previous 5 road games, going 3-2 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 65 points per game while allowing 66. The team also performed well vs the spread at 4-1.
Across their last three home contests, Purdue Fort Wayne has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 0-3, while averaging 74 points per game.
In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Dragons have a strong straight up record of 3-2. In addition, their ATS record was 5-0 in these scenarios.
The Mastodons have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 4-1 straight up and 4-1 against the spread.