Syracuse vs Drexel Prediction 11/15/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Syracuse vs Drexel prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, November 15th at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Syracuse Orange Betting Preview

The Syracuse Orange are 2-0 this season after they defeated Delaware State by a score of 83-43 in their last game. Syracuse led 40-17 at halftime and added 43 points in the second half for the easy win. The Orange shot 58% from the field, 38% on three pointers, and 52% on free throws in the game. Syracuse won the rebounding battle by a total of 41-38, recorded 19 assists, and committed 14 turnovers in the win. Donnie Freeman led Syracuse with 20 points and five rebounds, while Kiyan Anthony added 19 points and four assists in the game. 

Prior to that game, Syracuse defeated Binghamton by a score of 85-47 to start the season. The Orange have scored 84.0 points per game with 39.5 rebounds and 19.5 assists per game, while they have allowed 45 points against per game this season. Donnie Freeman is averaging 20.0 points and 5.5 rebounds per game, while Kiyan Anthony is averaging 17.0 points and 3.5 assists per game for the Orange. Syracuse is shooting 55.4% from the field, 59.5% on free throws, and 28.6% on three pointers this season. 

Drexel Dragons Betting Preview

The Drexel Dragons are 1-2 this year after they lost to Colgate by a score of 90-83 in their last game. Drexel trailed 49-30 at halftime, but did score 53 points in the second half to make the score much closer. The Dragons shot 45% from the field, 44% on three pointers, and 53% on free throws in the game. Drexel won the rebounding battle by a total of 30-27, recorded 19 assists, and committed 11 turnovers in the loss. Shane Blakeney led Drexel with 24 points and four assists, while Eli Beard added 24 points and three assists in the game. 

Prior to that game, Drexel lost to St. Joe’s by a score of 76-65, but did beat a non-D1 team by a score of 93-59 before that. The Dragons have scored 80.3 points per game with 42.7 rebounds and 18.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 75.0 points against per game this season. Shane Blakeney is averaging 14.3 points and 5.3 rebounds per game, while Eli Beard is averaging 12.3 points and 2.7 assists per game for the Dragons. Drexel is shooting 43% from the field, 56.5% on free throws, and 34.1% on three pointers this year.

Why the Drexel Dragons will win

• Drexel has won each of its last seven Saturday day games played at neutral venues.
• Syracuse has lost six of its last seven games against non-Conference opponents at neutral venues.

Why the Syracuse Orange will win

• Syracuse has won four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Drexel has lost three of its last four games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Drexel’s last 11 Saturday day games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 146 or fewer points.
• Each of Syracuse’s last five games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.

Syracuse vs Drexel Prediction 

Drexel comes into this matchup on a two game losing streak and they allowed 90 points to Colgate in their last game. The Dragons are shooting just 43% from the field this year, but they are averaging nearly 43 rebounds per game. Syracuse has scored 83 and 85 points in their first two games and they are shooting 55% from the field. The Orange have allowed 43 and 47 points so far this year, so they have been dominant on both ends of the floor. I could see Syracuse starting a little slow in this one, but I think they will wake up and pull away in the second half for the cover.

David Racey's Pick: Syracuse -13.5