Looking to win big? The Dragons and Bulldogs face off at 11:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bulldogs are hosting the game at Chace Athletic Center in Smithfield, RI. The Dragons are the favored team in this non-conference contest against the Bulldogs. The game’s over/under currently sits at 133.5 points.

DREXEL DRAGONS VS BRYANT BULLDOGS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Bryant Bulldogs +3.5

This game will be played at Chace Athletic Center at 11:00 ET on Friday, December 22nd.

WHY BET THE BRYANT BULLDOGS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-69 in favor of the Bulldogs.
  • Not only will Bryant pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 133.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.

Will Drexel Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?

Today marks the 13th game of the season for Drexel, who currently have a 7-5 record. If they come out victorious, Drexel will bring their road record to .500, which is currently 3-4. Prior to today’s game, Drexel has a 5-5 ATS record. In their previous five games, they are 2-2 vs. the spread.

In 12 games, Drexel comes in with an over/under mark of 2-7-1, with their games averaging 126.5 points per game. The Dragons’ last five games have finished with a combined 135 points per game and an over/under record of 1-3.

The Drexel offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 60 points versus West Virginia. During the game, they attempted 22 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 41.9%. On the offensive front, the Dragons have a season-long field goal percentage of 44%, ranking 295th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 396th in terms of percentage and 351st in three-pointers made.

This season, the Drexel defense has been impressive, holding the 4th position in the country while permitting an average of 57.6 points per contest. Against West Virginia, the Dragons’ defense gave up 66 points and did a good job not fouling. For the game, West Virginia only made 3 free-throws.

Will Bryant Find a Way to Win at Home?

Bryant will be playing their 14th game of the season, as they currently hold a 7-6 record. In away games, the Bulldogs have a record of 3-5, while they are 1-1 at home. As of today’s game, Bryant holds a 5-5 record against the spread. In their last ten games, Bryant has gone 3-2 vs. the spread.

So far, Bryant’s games have averaged 138.5 points per game with the average over/under line being 148.2 points. The Bulldogs’ have recorded an over/under record of 2-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 164 points per game.

The Bryant offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 53 points versus Cincinnati. During the game, they attempted 27 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 31.8%. The team’s scoring leader is Sherif Gross-Bullock, who holds an average of 16.1 as they head into today’s matchup. Additionally, Earl Timberlake is averaging 12.4 points per game this season.

The Bulldogs’ defense is presently ranked 182nd nationally, allowing an average of 72.7 points per contest. Against Cincinnati in their most recent game, the Bryant defense gave up a total of 85 points while allowing Cincinnati to hit 40% of their shots.