The Drexel Dragons will take a short trip north to take on the Seton Hall Pirates on Wednesday, December 14th. Seton Hall has taken care of business at home this season, racing out to a 4-1 record. All four of their wins came by over 25 points. Meanwhile, the Dragons will look to notch a second straight win as underdogs after taking down La Salle on the road last Saturday. Both teams have recently bounced back from a three-game losing streak and will look to keep riding their current momentum as they prepare for conference play.
Drexel Dragons vs. Seton Hall Pirates Betting Odds
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Drexel Dragons vs. Seton Hall Pirates Match Details
Fixture: Drexel Dragons @ Seton Hall Pirates
Date and Time: Wednesday, December 14, 7:00 p.m. EDT
Venue: Prudential Center
Drexel Dragons vs. Seton Hall Pirates Key Stats
The Seton Hall defense is ranked 38th in the nation, allowing 61.8 points per game. Over their past two games, both of them wins, they've allowed 98 total points, while their opponents shot 35% from the floor. At home, they hold opposing teams to 55.6 points per game. Iowa is the only team they've played at home that has exceeded 55 points against them.
The Dragons play disciplined basketball. Their turnover rate is at 15.95 entering tonight's game, 27th in the nation. They are also 10th nationwide in opponent free throw attempts, meaning they won't give Seton Hall many free points. Seton Hall thrives on scoring from the charity stripe, as evidenced by their 27.3 free throw attempts per game, which is 5th in the nation.
Drexel Dragons vs. Seton Hall Pirates Betting Prediction
Playing disciplined basketball and playing at a slow-tempo are two historically proven ways for underdogs to overcome talent deficiencies. These are two things that the Dragons already do, even if they haven't played a team as good as Seton Hall yet. While Seton Hall's defensive prowess is impressive, the Dragons' is nothing to slouch at either.
That being said, the Dragons haven't faced anyone nearly as strong as Seton Hall. Seton Hall should be able to stifle their offense consistently and control the boards. The Pirates have also feasted on the teams they are supposed to beat at home this year, and this game shouldn't be an exception. Expect Seton Hall to control the game wire-to-wire and leave the result in no doubt during the second half.
Prediction: Seton Hall -14.5 (-105)
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