The Rhode Island Rams (13-14, 6-9 A10) will be at University of Dayton Arena to meet the Dayton Flyers (19-9, 11-4 A10) in an A10 matchup. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, March 1, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN2.
Rhode Island Rams at Dayton Flyers ATS Odds
Both teams easily got past their last opponent. The Flyers defeated the Massachusetts Minutemen 72-48, while the Rams beat the George Washington Colonials 80-53.
The Rams had a great turnover percentage of 9.8 (better than their season average of 16.2) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.627 (above their season average of 0.456). Dayton, on the other hand, dominated nearly every stat category in their game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.362 (above their season average of 0.218) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.585 (above their season average of 0.561). Massachusetts was 0.192 and 0.365, respectively, for those same stats. Dayton was led by Obi Toppin, who put up 19 points and eight rebounds. Jeff Dowtin played a pivotal role for Rhode Island with 16 points and five assists.
In their first matchup this season, Jalen Crutcher led the Flyers to a 77-48 victory. He put up 20 points. Dayton had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.694 vs. 0.324). Rhode Island, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.241 vs. 0.184).
Dayton appears to have the edge on the defensive side of the ball. The Flyers rank 70th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.481), while Rhode Island is 332nd in effective field goal percentage (0.462).
Rhode Island Rams at Dayton Flyers Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Dayton, ATS Winner – Rhode Island, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Dayton ranks 19th in assists per game (16.4) while Rhode Island ranks 210th (12.0).
- The Flyers rank 48th in rebounds allowed per game (32.4) while the Rams rank 117th (34.2).
- Rhode Island blocks 4.1 opponent shots per game, which ranks 54th in the nation. Dayton ranks 66th in blocks allowed per game (2.9).
- The Rams rank 48th in three pointers allowed per game (20.0) while the Flyers rank 212th (24.1).
- Dayton ranks 28th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while Rhode Island ranks 103rd (6.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Rams have scored an average of 59.8 points per game (8.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.4 points per game (2.2 above their season average).
- The Flyers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.2, up from 7.0 for the season.
