Campbell vs Drexel Prediction & Betting Pick | College Basketball February 26, 2026

📅 Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM EST
🏟️ Venue: Daskalakis Athletic Center - Philadelphia, PA

Campbell showed up the last time these teams met and left Drexel with an 81–60 win — that wasn’t a fluke. They outscored the Dragons 42–24 in the second half and got a career night from Dovydas Butka. That memory matters; confidence travels, even into Philadelphia.

On paper Drexel looks tidy: 15–14 overall, 11–4 at home, and a defense that holds opponents to about 67.5 PPG. Shane Blakeney is their engine — he’s averaging 14.2 PPG and can take over when he’s hot. The Dragons defend efficiently and make life hard in the half‑court.

Campbell’s profile is the opposite tempo-wise — they score in bunches (about 79.6 PPG) and crash the offensive glass (roughly 10.8 OR per game). DJ Smith is the primary scorer at 19.8 PPG, and when he’s getting downhill the Camels become a different team offensively.

Road splits are a concern for Campbell — 3–11 away — but they’ve been competitive in the CAA and they’ve already beaten Drexel convincingly this month. That head‑to‑head result changes the narrative: Drexel has to prove they’ve fixed whatever went wrong last time.

Matchups favor Campbell in a few key spots. Drexel defends well overall, but they’ve shown vulnerability to teams that crash the glass and push pace. Campbell’s offensive rebounding and second‑chance scoring were decisive in the previous meeting and can be again if Drexel doesn’t box out.

Turnovers and free throws will swing this one. Both teams average similar turnover numbers, but Campbell’s ability to convert offensive rebounds into points and Drexel’s reliance on getting to the line (and making them) are the small edges that decide close CAA games.

Coaching and adjustments matter late in the season. Drexel has the home crowd and a stout defense, but Campbell’s recent rotation — with contributions from Chris Fields Jr., Butka, and Smith — gives them multiple ways to score. That balance is useful when the game tightens.

Market context: both teams cover frequently — Drexel 16–12 ATS, Campbell 15–11 ATS — which tells me this line is more about matchup nuance than a clear favorite. At +2, Campbell buys you the head‑to‑head edge and a cushion against a Drexel home push.

📌 Official Pick
Campbell +2 -116

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