It will be a battle between two outstanding offenses when the 13th-ranked Dayton Flyers (9-2) go head-to-head against the Grambling State Tigers (6-6) at University of Dayton Arena. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, December 23, 2019.
Grambling State Tigers vs. Dayton Flyers ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last outing. The Flyers lost a tough one against the Colorado Buffaloes, 78-76, while the Tigers were blown out by the Marquette Golden Eagles, 93-72.
Grambling State held Marquette to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.0 (below their season average of 28.0) while Dayton had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.555 vs. 0.449). Dayton’s Obi Toppin had a good game, contributing 17 points and seven rebounds. Grambling State received a boost from Kelton Edwards, who contributed 22 points.
Dayton figures to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Flyers rank third in offensive efficiency, while the Tigers rank 147th in defensive efficiency.
Grambling State vs. Dayton Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Dayton, ATS Winner – Dayton, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Dayton ranks 59th in three pointers attempted per game (25.4) while Grambling State ranks 252nd (16.4).
- The Flyers rank 12th in blocks allowed per game (2.0) while the Tigers rank 69th (3.0).
- Dayton ranks 27th in rebounds allowed per game (30.9) while Grambling State ranks 71st (32.9).
- The Flyers rank first in assists per game (19.6) while the Tigers rank 184th in assists allowed per game (14.4).
- Grambling State ranks 30th in steals per game (9.0) while Dayton ranks 145th (6.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Flyers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 16.6, up from 16.5 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 73.2 points per game (7.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.0 points per game (0.2 below their season average).
