The seventh-ranked Dayton Flyers (19-2, 8-0 A10) and their outstanding offense host the Fordham Rams (7-13, 1-7 A10) and their stifling defense. Action gets underway at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020, and can be seen on NBC Sports Network.
Fordham Rams vs. Dayton Flyers Betting Odds
In their last game, the Flyers were victorious over the Duquesne Dukes, 73-69, while the Rams were beaten by the St. Bonaventure Bonnies, 62-55.
The Flyers, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.600, had an outstanding mark of 0.673, while the Dukes had a free throw rate of 0.119 (below their season average of 0.245). Fordham, meanwhile, forced St. Bonaventure into a turnover percentage of 19.5 (above their season average of 15.6). Dayton was lifted by Obi Toppin, who put up 22 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, Ty Perry fueled Fordham with 16 points.
The Flyers won the sole contest between these two teams last season, 75-52. Dayton’s effective field goal percentage was its largest advantage over Fordham. The Flyers had a rate of 0.563 while the Rams posted a mark of 0.344. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
The Rams’ Jalen Cobb has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 14 points,3.2 assists,1.8 steals per game. Meanwhile, Jalen Crutcher has averaged 20 points,4.8 assists during that same time frame for the Flyers.
The game should be a showdown of strength against strength as the productive offense of Dayton takes on the elite defense of Fordham. The Flyers rank second in offensive efficiency, while the Rams are 54th in defensive efficiency.
Fordham Rams vs. Dayton Flyers Free Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Dayton, ATS Winner – Fordham, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Dayton ranks third in assists per game (18.7) while Fordham ranks 221st (11.6).
- The Rams rank 40th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Flyers rank 63rd (2.9).
- Dayton averages 6.4 steals per game, which ranks 130th in the country. Fordham ranks 144th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
- The Flyers rank 33rd in rebounds allowed per game (31.8) while the Rams rank 226th (37.3).
- Dayton ranks 38th in three pointers allowed per game (18.8) while Fordham ranks 179th (22.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Flyers have scored an average of 80.6 points per game (2.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.8 points per game (3.7 above their season average).
- The Rams’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.4, up from 2.4 for the season.
