Drexel Dragons vs William & Mary Tribe Matchup

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

William & Mary vs Drexel Prediction

Betting on today's Tribe and Dragons game? Catch the action at Daskalakis Athletic Center in Philadelphia, PA, as the Dragons hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on FloC. This Coastal Athletic Association conference matchup has an over/under of 148.5 points, and Drexel is favored to win by -2.5 at home vs. William & Mary.

William & Mary vs. Drexel Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: William & Mary Tribe at Drexel Dragons
Where: Philadelphia at Daskalakis Athletic Center
Date: Thursday, February 6th
Betting Odds DREXEL -2.5, WM +125 | DREXEL -150 O/U 148.5

Tribe Preview: Will the Tribe Exceed Expectations on the Road?

William & Mary Tribe Recent Game/Games

William & Mary improved to 12-9 on the season with a 90-75 win over Charleston on Monday. The Tribe, who were +1 underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 165 fell just short of the 168.5 O/U line.

Leading 41-39 at halftime, William & Mary pulled away in the 2nd half, scoring 49 points while holding Charleston to 36.

Tribe Offense Breakdown

William & Mary's offense put up 90 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 14 threes at a 37.8% clip. Their effective field goal percentage was 60.6%, thanks in part to a 65.5% success rate on two-point attempts.

The Tribe dished out 27 assists, with Derrin Boyd leading the way with 21 points and 5 assists. Ante Brzovic added 20 points and 8 rebounds, while Kyle Pulliam contributed 18 points in just 22 minutes.

Tribe Team Defense

William & Mary struggled defensively, giving up 75 points on 50% shooting from the field. Their opponents were particularly effective inside, converting 65% of their two-point attempts (19/29).

From beyond the arc, William & Mary allowed 14 threes on 37 attempts, a 37% shooting rate. They also sent their opponents to the line 13 times, where they made 10 free throws (76%).

Dragons Preview: Does Drexel Have a Shot at a Home Win?

Drexel Dragons Recent Game/Games

Drexel fell to 11-11 on the season after a narrow 55-54 loss to Towson on Saturday. The Dragons, who were +6.5 point underdogs, kept things closer than expected but couldn’t pull off the upset.

After trailing 35-29 at halftime, Drexel’s defense tightened up, allowing just 20 points in the 2nd half while scoring 25. The game’s total points of 109 fell well short of the O/U line of 127.5.

Dragons Offense Breakdown

In their last game, Drexel managed just 54 points, shooting 46.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.2%. They hit 33.3% from beyond the arc, connecting on 6 of 18 attempts, and struggled at the free-throw line, making only 4 of 9 shots (44.4%).

Tyler Tejada led the way with 20 points, shooting 50% overall, while Dylan Williamson added 18 points, hitting 4 of 9 from three-point range. Kobe MaGee contributed 11 points and a team-high 12 rebounds, also shooting 50% from the field.

Dragons Team Defense

Despite Drexel's defensive efforts, they couldn't hold their opponent to fewer than 55 points. The Dragons allowed 38% shooting from the field, with the opposing team hitting 22 of their 57 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Drexel's defense limited their opponent to 28% shooting, as they made 6 of 21 threes. At the free-throw line, the opposing team shot 50%, converting 5 of 10 attempts.

Tribe vs Dragons Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Tribe last three road games, the team averaged 65 points per game while allowing 81. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 0-3, while going 1-2 straight-up.
Across their last five home contests, Drexel has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 69 points per game.
Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Tribe have gone 6-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 3-7.
Spanning across their last five games as the betting favorite, the Dragons have gone 2-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-3.