The Dayton Flyers (5-0) go head-to-head against the fourth-ranked Kansas Jayhawks (5-1) in the Maui Invitational at Lahaina Civic Center. Action gets underway at 5 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 27, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN.
Dayton Flyers vs. Kansas Jayhawks ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Jayhawks beat the BYU Cougars 71-56, while the Flyers easily got past the Virginia Tech Hokies 89-62.
The Flyers held the Hokies to an offensive rebounding percentage of 11.8 (below their season average of 25.1) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.736 (above their season average of 0.617). The Jayhawks, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.148 vs. 0.056), while the Cougars had a turnover percentage of 26.4 (above their season average of 16.0). Udoka Azubuike had a good outing for Kansas, finishing with 11 points and 10 rebounds. Obi Toppin, meanwhile fueled Dayton with 24 points and eight rebounds.
It will be a matchup of opposite paces as the up-and-down Jayhawks will look to push the more methodical Flyers. Dating back to last season, the Jayhawks rank 97th in possessions per game while the Flyers are 292nd. Also, the Flyers rank 38th in offensive efficiency (111.9), while the Jayhawks rank 51st in defensive efficiency (96.8).
Dayton vs. Kansas Free Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Kansas, ATS Winner – Kansas, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Kansas ranks 71st in steals per game (7.2) while Dayton ranks 273rd (5.0).
- The Flyers rank 46th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Jayhawks rank 142nd (3.3).
- Dayton ranks 213th in three pointers allowed per game (22.9) while Kansas ranks 300th (25.8).
- The Jayhawks rank 47th in rebounds per game (38.1) while the Flyers rank 212th (34.6).
- Dayton averages 16.8 assists per game, which ranks eighth in the nation. Kansas ranks 163rd in assists allowed per game (13.0).
