Drexel Dragons vs Towson Tigers Matchup

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

Drexel vs Towson Prediction

Looking to win big? The Dragons and Tigers face off at 6:00 ET on CBSS. The Tigers are hosting the game at TU Arena in Towson, MD. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 125.5 points, and Towson is favored by -6.5 to win at home against Drexel.

Drexel vs. Towson Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Drexel Dragons at Towson Tigers
Where: Towson at TU Arena
Date: Saturday, February 1st
Betting Odds TOWS -6.5, DREXEL +235 | TOWS -295 O/U 125.5

Dragons Preview: Taking a Look at the Dragons Chances on the Road

Drexel Dragons Recent Game/Games

Drexel’s record dropped to 11-10 after a 104-97 road loss to Monmouth on Thursday. The Dragons entered the game as -2.5 point favorites but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 201 far exceeded the over/under line of 132.5.

Drexel trailed 44-33 at halftime but made a push in the second half, outscoring Monmouth 47-36. However, their comeback fell short as they couldn’t overcome the first-half deficit.

Dragons Offense Breakdown

Drexel's offense put up 97 points in their last game, despite shooting just 39.5% from the field. They were more efficient from beyond the arc, hitting 46.2% of their threes, and they excelled at the free-throw line, going 21-for-23 (91.3%). The Dragons also grabbed 23 offensive rebounds, helping to offset their 36.4% shooting on two-point attempts.

Madison Durr was the standout performer, scoring 40 points on 10-of-11 shooting, while adding 5 assists. Abdi Bashir Jr. contributed 32 points, though he shot just 10-of-33 from the field, including 8-of-20 from three-point range.

Dragons Team Defense

Despite Drexel's defensive efforts, they allowed 104 points in their previous game, with their opponent shooting 47% from the field. Drexel gave up 51% shooting on two-point attempts, as their opponent went 21/41 from inside the arc.

From three-point range, Drexel's defense allowed 11 threes on 27 attempts, a 40% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 37 times, where they converted 29 free throws, shooting 78%. Drexel allowed 15 offensive rebounds in the game.

Tigers Preview: Can the Tigers Please their Home Crowd?

Towson Tigers Recent Game/Games

Towson improved to 12-9 on the season with a 76-66 road win over Delaware on Thursday. The Tigers entered the game as -1.5 favorites and covered the spread. The combined points of 142 fell just short of the 145.5 O/U line.

After trailing 33-29 at halftime, Towson turned things around by scoring 47 points in the second half while holding Delaware to 33 points.

Tigers Offense Breakdown

Dylan Williamson led the way for Towson with 27 points, hitting 5 of 9 from beyond the arc and shooting 57.9% overall. John Camden added 17 points, connecting on 3 of 5 threes at a 60% rate, while Niels Lane was efficient, making 6 of 8 shots for 13 points and dishing out 4 assists.

As a team, Towson shot 45% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They hit 7 of 21 threes (33.3%) and were strong from the free-throw line, making 15 of 19 attempts (78.9%). The Tigers grabbed 12 offensive rebounds but recorded just 6 assists in the game.

Tigers Team Defense

Despite Towson's defensive efforts, they couldn't contain the opposing team's offense, allowing 66 points on 49% shooting from the field. The Tigers struggled to stop shots inside the arc, where their opponents converted 57% of their two-point attempts, going 20/35.

From beyond the three-point line, Towson's defense gave up 6 threes on 18 attempts, with the other team shooting 33%. They also sent the opposition to the free-throw line 11 times, where they made 8 for 72%. Towson limited second-chance opportunities, giving up just 6 offensive rebounds.

Dragons vs Tigers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last three road contests, the Dragons offense has averaged 75 points per game while allowing an average of 75. Drexel posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 1-2 ATS.
The Tigers are 4-1 ATS in their last home games and 4-1 straight-up.
Looking back on the team's last three games as the underdog, the Dragons have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-1.
In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Tigers have a straight up record of 6-4 and an ATS mark of 5-5.