Dayton Flyers vs. Rhode Island Rams ATS Prediction 02/09/19

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The Dayton Flyers (15-8, 7-3 A10) will be at the Thomas M. Ryan Center to take on the Rhode Island Rams (12-10, 5-5 A10) in an A10 matchup. The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019, and will air on CBS Sports Network.

Dayton Flyers vs. Rhode Island Rams Betting Odds

Both teams lost in their last game. The Rams fell to the Davidson Wildcats, 68-53, while the Flyers were defeated by the Saint Louis Billikens, 73-60.

Dayton had a better effective field goal percentage (0.454 vs. 0.465) while Rhode Island had a turnover percentage of 5.2 (better than their season average of 15.8). Rhode Island’s Cyril Langevine had a good outing, finishing with 16 points and 14 rebounds. Dayton was lifted by Obi Toppin, who put up 11 points and five rebounds.

The Rams dominated this series last year, winning both contests. In the last matchup, Rhode Island won 81-56. Rhode Island had a much better turnover percentage (10.8 vs. 28.6). Dayton, meanwhile, had a much better free throw rate (0.283 vs. 0.131). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.

Rhode Island could have difficulty getting to the free throw line in this matchup. The Rams rank 124th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.251, while Dayton ranks 13th in FTA rate allowed (0.168).

Dayton at Rhode Island Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Rhode Island, ATS Winner – Dayton, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Dayton ranks 20th in assists per game (16.7) while Rhode Island ranks 208th (12.1).
  • The Rams rank 78th in three pointers allowed per game (20.7) while the Flyers rank 245th (25.5).
  • Dayton ranks 34th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Rhode Island ranks 77th (5.9).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Flyers have scored an average of 68.2 points per game (5.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.0 points per game (4.0 below their season average).
  • The Rams have been outscored by an average of 1.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Rhode Island has defeated opponents by an average of 3.3 points.