Dayton Flyers at Richmond Spiders Betting Prediction 01/25/20

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It figures to be a high-scoring affair as the seventh-ranked Dayton Flyers (17-2, 6-0 A10) travel to Richmond to take on the Spiders (15-4, 5-1 A10). The game starts at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.

Dayton Flyers at Richmond Spiders ATS Odds

Both teams blew out their last opponent. The Spiders defeated the La Salle Explorers 75-57, while the Flyers beat the St. Bonaventure Bonnies 86-60.

Dayton’s 0.741 effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over St. Bonaventure, who had a rate of 0.434. The Flyers’ mark was above their season average of 0.593, while the Bonnies’ was below their season average of 0.488. The Spiders, on the other hand, knocked down 22 of their 29 free throws (75.9 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.662 (above their season average of 0.543). Richmond’s Tyler Burton had a solid performance, recording 14 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Dayton received a boost from Jalen Crutcher, who finished with 23 points and seven assists.

The Flyers won the sole contest between these two teams last season, 72-48. Dayton’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over Richmond. The Flyers had a rate of 0.121, while the Spiders posted a mark of 0.016. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

It might turn into a high-scoring affair as two of the NCAA’s best offenses clash. Richmond currently ranks 51st with 109.4 points per 100 possessions and Dayton is second (117.3).

Dayton at Richmond Free Pick

Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Richmond, ATS Winner – Richmond, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Dayton ranks 37th in three pointers allowed per game (18.5) while Richmond ranks 216th (23.9).
  • The Flyers rank first in assists per game (19.1) while the Spiders rank 50th in assists allowed per game (10.8).
  • The Flyers rank 40th in rebounds allowed per game (31.9) while the Spiders rank 184th (36.5).
  • Richmond ranks 47th in steals per game (7.9) while Dayton ranks 116th (6.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Flyers have scored an average of 82.2 points per game (0.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.6 points per game (0.3 above their season average).
  • The Spiders’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.2, down from 8.1 for the season.