The La Salle Explorers (9-3) welcome the 20th-ranked Dayton Flyers (11-2) to Tom Gola Arena. The Explorers will try to continue their five-game winning streak. Action begins at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 2, 2020, and can be seen on CBS Sports Network.
Dayton Flyers vs. La Salle Explorers ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Explorers defeated the Bucknell Bison 71-59, while the Flyers won big over the North Florida Ospreys 77-59.
Dayton played a nearly perfect game. They had a turnover percentage of 14.7 (better than their season average of 17.0) and a free throw rate of 0.177 (matching their season average). For those same stats, North Florida was 27.2 and 0.100, respectively. The Explorers, on the other hand, forced 23 turnovers and held the Bison to an effective field goal percentage of 0.402 (below their season average of 0.484). Isiah Deas played well for La Salle with 15 points. Meanwhile, Dayton received a boost from Obi Toppin, who recorded 31 points and eight rebounds.
The Flyers won the only contest between these two teams last year, 70-39. Dayton’s 0.275 free throw rate was their biggest strength over La Salle, who had a rate of 0.053. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
This has potential to be an error-filled game for the offense of La Salle. La Salle ranks 270th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.7 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Dayton forces the 94th-most turnovers in the NCAA (21.6 percent). Furthermore, the Flyers’ top-ranked offense (effective field goal percentage of 0.612) will face off against the Explorers’ 27th-ranked defense (effective field goal percentage allowed of 0.439).
Dayton Flyers at La Salle Explorers Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Dayton, ATS Winner – Dayton, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Dayton ranks 28th in rebounds allowed per game (30.9) while La Salle ranks 214th (37.5).
- The Flyers rank 19th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while the Explorers rank 127th (3.8).
- Dayton ranks 47th in three pointers allowed per game (19.1) while La Salle ranks 124th (21.8).
- The Flyers rank 28th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Explorers rank 178th (8.5).
- Dayton ranks second in assists per game (19.6) while La Salle ranks 127th (13.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Explorers have scored an average of 73.4 points per game (1.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 61.6 points per game (5.9 below their season average).
- The Flyers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 17.6, up from 17.5 for the season.
