Penn State vs Drexel Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 21

  • Penn State is a -15.5 point favorite vs Drexel
  • Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
  • Penn State / Drexel TV channel: ESPN+

The Penn State Nittany Lions visit Wells Fargo Center to take on the Drexel Dragons on Dec. 21. Tip off is scheduled for 12:00pm EST in Philadelphia, PA.

Penn State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -15.5 (-110).

The Penn State vs. Drexel Over/Under is 147.5 total points.

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Penn State vs. Drexel Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Penn State-15.5 -110O 147.5 -110-1600
Drexel +15.5 -110U 147.5 -110+875

Penn State vs Drexel Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Penn State will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Penn State vs Drexel Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Penn State will cover the spread with 56.7% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Penn State has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 33 games (+12.85 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Penn State have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 33 games (+5.80 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Penn State has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 33 games (+5.11 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Penn State has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.60 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Penn State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 33 games (+1.80 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Drexel has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 31 games (+8.05 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Drexel has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 14 games at home (+7.47 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Drexel has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 14 games at home (+5.60 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Drexel have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.45 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Drexel has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 14 games at home (+2.35 Units / 15% ROI)

Penn State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Penn State has a 6-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI).

  • 9-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.9 Units / 2.18% ROI
  • 5-6 when betting the Over for -1.6 Units / -13.22% ROI
  • 6-5 when betting the Under for +0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI

Drexel Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Drexel has a 8-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.7 Units / 38.84% ROI).

  • 7-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.7 Units / 14.53% ROI
  • 6-5 when betting the Over for +0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI
  • 5-6 when betting the Under for -1.6 Units / -13.22% ROI

Penn State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Penn State has averaged 11.0 assists per game (121 assists/11 games) in the second half this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 8.1

Penn State has averaged 47.7 points per game (525 points/11 games) in the second half this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 41.2

Penn State has averaged 1.45 points per shot (986 points/678 shots) this season — tied for 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.27

Penn State is shooting 52% (350/678) this season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Drexel Offensive Stats & Trends:

Drexel has a TS% of 50% this season — tied for 34th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 48%

Drexel has 14.9 free throw attempts per game this season — 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.6

Drexel has averaged 11.6 offensive rebounds per game (139 rebounds/12 games) this season — tied for 44th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.6

Drexel is shooting 37% from three (99/270) this season — tied for 40th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Penn State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Penn State has averaged 10.1 steals per game (252 steals/25 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Penn State has averaged 10.5 steals per game (116 steals/11 games) this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Penn State averaged 22.8 defensive rebounds per game (731 rebounds/32 games) last season — 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.7

Penn State has averaged 8.9 steals per game (382 steals/43 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Drexel Defensive Stats & Trends:

Drexel has averaged 4.4 steals per game (53 steals/12 games) this season — 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Drexel has averaged 28.2 defensive rebounds per game (338 rebounds/12 games) this season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 25.0

Drexel averaged 26.9 defensive rebounds per game (861 rebounds/32 games) last season — tied for 35th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Drexel has averaged 4.9 steals per game (214 steals/44 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8


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