Saint Louis Billikens vs. Dayton Flyers Betting Prediction 03/15/19

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The Saint Louis Billikens (20-12, 11-8 A10) go head-to-head with the Dayton Flyers (21-10, 13-5 A10) in the Atlantic 10 Conference Tourney at Barclays Center. The game will air on NBC Sports Network at 8:30 p.m. ET on Friday, March 15, 2019.

Saint Louis Billikens vs. Dayton Flyers Betting Odds

Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Flyers defeated the Duquesne Dukes 78-67, while the Billikens won a close one over the Richmond Spiders 71-68.

Saint Louis won the rebounding battle. The Billikens had more offensive rebounds (18 vs. four), defensive rebounds (24 vs. 16) and total rebounds (42 vs. 20). The Flyers, meanwhile, had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 37.0 (above their season average of 27.0), while the Dukes had a free throw rate of 0.167 (below their season average of 0.246). Dayton was lifted by Obi Toppin, who finished with 19 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Hasahn French had a good outing for Saint Louis, recording 22 points and 12 rebounds.

The Billikens’ Tramaine Isabell has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 23 points,5.2 rebounds,4.6 assists per game. Meanwhile, Obi Toppin has averaged 17 points,9.0 rebounds,3.8 assists during that same time frame for the Flyers.

Half-court execution will be at a premium when two of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams battle. Dayton ranks 298th in possessions per game (66.5) and Saint Louis is 287th (66.7).

Saint Louis Billikens vs. Dayton Flyers Odds Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Dayton, ATS Winner – Dayton, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Saint Louis ranks 65th in three pointers allowed per game (20.3) while Dayton ranks 225th (24.2).
  • The Flyers rank 32nd in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Billikens rank 114th (6.2).
  • Saint Louis blocks 4.0 opponent shots per game, which ranks 63rd in the NCAA. Dayton ranks 72nd in blocks allowed per game (2.9).
  • The Billikens rank 16th in rebounds per game (39.8) while the Flyers rank 174th (35.0).
  • Dayton ranks 17th in assists per game (16.5) while Saint Louis ranks 165th (12.9).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Flyers have scored an average of 72.0 points per game (1.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 57.6 points per game (8.2 below their season average).
  • The Billikens’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.6, down from 2.6 for the season.