Campbell Fighting Camels vs Drexel Dragons Picks and Prediction for Thursday February 26 2026
Use Code WWWC Campbell’s Fighting Camels head to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for a CAA game against the Drexel Dragons. Campbell comes in at 13–15 overall and 7–8 in conference play, while Drexel sits at 15–14 with a 9–7 CAA mark. The Dragons will be looking to take advantage of home court and add another conference win as the regular season continues. Get involved in the action with our free college basketball picks.
Campbell vs. Drexel Game Information
- February 26, 2026
- 7:00pm EST
- Daskalakis Athletic Center
- FloSports
Drexel Form & Recent Results
Drexel heads into this one riding a two-game winning streak and winning three of their last five games overall. Their most recent game was a 68–62 home win over Towson on Sunday, and it was sparked by a big night from Shane Blakeney, who poured in 24 points. The Dragons also got a strong presence on the glass from Garfield Turner, who pulled down 13 rebounds, while Eli Beard helped keep things steady offensively with 2 assists. As a team, Drexel shot 42% from the field, won the rebounding battle with 43 boards, and controlled the flow for most of the afternoon, holding the lead for 82% of the game.
Blakeney has been Drexel’s go-to scorer so far this season, leading the team at 14.2 points per game. Victor Panov has been the next most reliable scoring option, averaging 9.6 points per game so far this season. Turner has set the tone on the boards all year, leading the Dragons with 5.3 rebounds per game, and Kevon Vanderhorst has been the main facilitator, topping the team with 2.8 assists per game. Recently, Drexel has been putting up points at a solid rate, averaging 72.4 points across their last five games. They’ve also been tough to beat on their own floor, owning an 11–4 home record while scoring 70.4 points per game at home, and they’ll be aiming to keep that momentum going by securing their tenth conference win of the season in this home game against Campbell.
Campbell Form & Recent Results
Campbell comes into this game looking to bounce back after dropping their most recent result, although the bigger picture is a little more encouraging as they’ve still managed to win three of their last five games. Their latest setback was a 73–68 home loss to UNC Wilmington on Saturday, a game where Chris Fields Jr. led the way with 17 points. Dovydas Butka filled up the stat sheet as well, pulling down 10 rebounds and handing out 7 assists for the Fighting Camels. Even in defeat, there were some positives, where Campbell shot 39% from the field, knocked down 41% of their threes, and converted 79% from the free-throw line. They also took care of the ball reasonably well with just 7 turnovers, and they were in control for long stretches, leading for about 65% of the game before things slipped away late.
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Across the season, DJ Smith has been the engine of Campbell’s offense, leading the team in scoring at 19.8 points per game, with Jeremiah Johnson providing another reliable option at 15.4 points per game. Butka has been their top presence on the glass all season too, averaging 8.8 rebounds per game, while Cam Gregory has been their main playmaker, pacing the team at 2.6 assists per game. Offensively, Campbell has been fairly steady lately, putting up an average of 73.8 points over their last five games. The bigger concern, though, is what happens when they leave home, as they’re 3–11 on the road this season and have given up 84.9 points per game in those games. If they want to grab a statement conference win against Drexel in Philadelphia, they’ll likely need a sharper defensive performance and a more complete 40-minute effort away from their own gym.
Key Stats
- Campbell’s Dovydas Butka this season: 8.8 rebounds per game
- Drexel’s Shane Blakeney this season: 14.2 points per game
Betting Odds & Market Overview:
- DREX -1.5; O/U 141.5
Campbell vs. Drexel Picks and Prediction
Campbell has struggled badly away from home this season, losing eleven of their last fourteen road games. That kind of trend is hard to ignore and it’s why there’s real concern they could be headed toward their ninth CAA conference loss. Meanwhile, Drexel has been tough to beat on their own court all season. Add in the fact that they’re sitting with the better conference record, and they come into this game with a clear advantage. Even so, they won’t be overlooking Campbell as conference games can swing quickly, and they’ll know they still have to earn it. Final Score Prediction, Drexel Dragons win and cover the spread, 77-72.
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