Elon vs Drexel Prediction 1/16/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate an Elon vs Drexel Prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday, January 16th, at the Daskalakis Athletic Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Phoenix’s recent form and recent player performance 

-The Dragons’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Elon

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Drexel

-Recent betting trends in games played between Elon and Drexel

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Phoenix and Dragons.

Can Elon Win a Second Straight Game?

Elon has been good overall this season and they are coming off a victory in the last game. Elon faced off against the Campbell Fighting Camels in the last game and they were able to secure the win. Elon put up 81 points and that was enough for the 13-point victory. Sam Sherry put up 23 points and 10 rebounds. There were four different players that put up at least 11 points. In this game, the offense is going to need to get out to a fast start. 

Elon comes into this game with a 12-5 record overall and they have gone 12-4 against the spread. Elon on the season is averaging 76.4 points while their defense is giving up 67.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 150th in the league while the defense is ranked 66th in the league. They are averaging 16.35 free throws per game which is 54th in the league. Nick Dorn has been the top player for Elon averaging 16.3 points while shooting 41.5 percent from the field and 38.1 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Why Elon Will Beat Drexel

• Elon has won five of its last six night games.
• Drexel has lost five of its last six games at John A. Daskalakis Athletic Center after coming off overtime.
• Drexel has lost the first half in four of its last five night games at John A. Daskalakis Athletic Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Drexel Looks to Bounce Back

Drexel faced off against Towson and they scored 82 points, but they gave up 93 points, and that led to the 11-point defeat. They were able to force overtime, but they scored only six points in the overtime while the defense gave up 17 points. Guard Yame Butler had a strong game putting up 21 points, two rebounds, and one assist. There were four different players that put up at least 10 points. Two games ago against Stony Brook, the defense gave up only 51 points, and they ended up losing by 16 points. 

Drexel comes into this game with a 10-7 record overall and they have gone 11-5 against the spread so far this season. Drexel is averaging 71.4 points while their defense is giving up 66.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 269th in the league while the defense is ranked 52nd. They are averaging 35.2 rebounds per game which is 66th in the league. Kobe MaGhee is having a strong season averaging 15.2 points while shooting 48.5 percent from the field and 45.3 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Elon vs Drexel Prediction

Drexel overall this season has actually played pretty well, but at home straight up they are 1-4 and they are going to struggle again here. Elon’s offense is averaging 76.4 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Drexel’s defense hasn’t been awful, but they are going to really struggle to defend here. Elon is going to end up cruising. Back Elon against the spread here.