Stony Brook (4-11) vs Drexel (9-6)
January 9, 2025 at 07:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Stony Brook +6.5 — Over/Under: 135.5
The Drexel Dragons and Stony Brook Seawolves meet Thursday in college basketball action at the Island FCU Arena. Here’s a Drexel vs Stony Brook Prediction. This article will include a Drexel vs Stony Brook Pick.
Drexel Dragons Betting Preview
The Drexel Dragons lost to Campbell, beat NC A&T, and they play Towson, Elon, and Hofstra next. The Drexel Dragons are averaging 71 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 65.3 points on 39.7 percent shooting. Kobe MaGee is averaging 14.4 points and 2.2 assists, while Yame Buter is averaging 13.9 points and 4.1 rebounds. Cole Hargrove is the third double-digit scorer and Jason Drake is grabbing 3.2 rebounds. The Drexel Dragons are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 71.2 percent from the free throw line. The Drexel Dragons are allowing 27 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.7 rebounds per game.
Stony Brook Seawolves Betting Preview
The Stony Brook Seawolves lost to Monmouth and William & Mary, and they play Northeastern, Delaware, and Towson next. The Stony Brook Seawolves are averaging 67.1 points on 40.3 percent shooting and allowing 75.8 points on 49.3 percent shooting. Joe Octave is averaging 13.7 points and 5.1 rebounds, while CJ Luster II is averaging 13.7 points and 2.7 rebounds. Ben Wight is dishing 1.9 assists and Jared Frey is grabbing 1.9 rebounds. The Stony Brook Seawolves are shooting 30.4 percent from beyond the arc and 76.6 percent from the free throw line. The Stony Brook Seawolves are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Stony Brook Seawolves will win
- Stony Brook has won seven of its last eight games against Conference opponents at Stony Brook Arena.
- Drexel has lost five of its last six road night games against Conference opponents.
Why the Drexel Dragons will win
- Stony Brook has lost each of its last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Stony Brook has lost the first half in each of its last three games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Drexel’s last five road night games against the Coastal Athletic Association have produced a total of 131 or fewer points.
- Five of Stony Brook’s last six games at Stony Brook Arena have produced a total of 138+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Stony Brook ranks 355th among Division 1 teams for opponent assist-to-turnover ratio this season (1.58).
- Stony Brook ranks 42nd among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (67.6%).
- Drexel ranks 29th among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (55.1%).
- Drexel ranks 38th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (39.7%).
Drexel vs Stony Brook Injury Report
The Stony Brook Seawolves don’t have a player listed on their injury report. The Drexel Dragons will continue to be without Garfield Turner.
Drexel vs Stony Brook Prediction
You can make a case that the Stony Brook Seawolves are one of the worst teams in the country. Stony Brook shoots under 41 percent from the field and allows nearly 76 points on 49.3 percent shooting. Stony Brook is also 5-9 ATS on the season, which doesn’t help matters. The Drexel Dragons have five road wins, and they’re elite defensively, holding teams under 40 percent shooting. Not ideal for a Stony Brook offense that already struggles. Also, Drexel is 10-4 ATS on the season. I just can’t find the confidence to back Stony Brook. Give me the Drexel Dragons for their sixth road win of the season.