The 14th-ranked Dayton Flyers (7-1) and their sensational offense host the Drake Bulldogs (8-2) and their stifling defense. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 14, 2019.
Drake Bulldogs at Dayton Flyers ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Flyers defeated the Saint Mary’s Gaels 78-68, while the Bulldogs beat the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks 78-73.
The Bulldogs knocked down 24 of their 34 free throws (70.6 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 13.2 (better than their season average of 18.3). The Flyers, meanwhile, had a fantastic offensive rebounding percentage of 34.6 (above their season average of 29.2) and held the Gaels to an effective field goal percentage of 0.520 (below their season average of 0.583). Dayton rallied around Jalen Crutcher, who contributed 21 points and six assists. Roman Penn, meanwhile was a key piece for Drake with 16 points and eight rebounds.
The game should be a showdown of strength against strength as the high-powered offense of Dayton takes on the top-notch defense of Drake. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, the Flyers rank 33rd in offensive efficiency, while the Bulldogs are 26th in defensive efficiency.
Drake Bulldogs at Dayton Flyers Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Dayton, ATS Winner – Drake, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Dayton ranks 42nd in steals allowed per game (5.5) while Drake ranks 173rd (7.3).
- The Flyers are 42nd in the country with 2.7 blocks allowed per game while the Bulldogs are 47th with 3.0 blocks allowed per game.
- The Bulldogs rank 18th in assists allowed per game (10.6) while the Flyers rank 101st (12.2).
- Drake is 30th in the nation with 33.5 rebounds allowed per game while Dayton is 38th with 31.6 rebounds allowed per game.
