Drexel vs Howard Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/17/24

In this article, we will formulate a Drexel vs Howard Prediction for this college basketball game on Tuesday,  December 17th, at the Burr Gymnasium. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Dragons’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Bison’s recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Drexel

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Howard

-Recent betting trends in games played between Drexel and Howard

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

Drexel Looks for Third Straight Win

Drexel has a little bit of momentum now and they have won two games in a row. Two games ago against Penn, the defense was elite giving up only 47 points and that was enough for the victory. In the last game against Albany, Drexel scored 77 points and they ended up winning by seven points. Kobe MaGhee had a strong game putting up 17 points and five rebounds. Drexel is averaging 73.7 points while their defense is giving up 65.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 228th while the defense is ranked 62nd. Kobe MaGee has been the top player this season averaging 15.9 points while shooting 49.6 percent from the field. Drexel will meet Penn State, Campbell, NC A&T, and Stony Brook after this game.

Howard Has Impressed

Howard has impressed heading into this game and they have won two straight games. In the last game against UNC Wilmington, Howard scored 88 points and they ended up winning by five points. Marcus Dockery had a strong game putting up 27 points, seven assists, and two rebounds. Howard overall this season is averaging 78.7 points while their defense is giving up 77.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 118th in the league while the defense is ranked 312th. In this game. Howard is going to need the offense to get out to a fast start. 

Drexel vs Howard Prediction

This game is going to come down to defense, and the better defensive team here is Drexel. Drexel is giving up 65.8 points while Howard is giving up 77.4 points per game. Drexel’s offense is going to have no issue getting the offense out to a fast start, and that will be the difference here. Howard doesn’t have much of a home-court advantage, and Drexe will get this one done. Back Drexel against the spread. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Drexel -1