La Salle Explorers vs. Dayton Flyers ATS Prediction 03/06/19

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The Dayton Flyers (19-10, 11-5 A10) close out their home schedule at University of Dayton Arena against the La Salle Explorers (9-19, 7-9 A10). Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 6, 2019.

La Salle Explorers vs. Dayton Flyers Betting Odds

Both teams lost in their last game. The Flyers lost a tough one against the Rhode Island Rams, 72-70, while the Explorers were beaten by the Saint Joseph’s Hawks, 72-62.

La Salle held Saint Joseph’s to an offensive rebounding percentage of 8.6 (below their season average of 22.5) while Dayton did a great job of making free throws (17-20; 85.0 percent). Obi Toppin put together a good game for Dayton with 26 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists. La Salle was led by Saul Phiri, who had 17 points and seven rebounds.

The Explorers won the sole contest between these two teams last year, 71-53. La Salle’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Dayton. The Explorers had a rate of 0.627 while the Flyers posted a mark of 0.448. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.

The productive offense of Dayton (68th in the country with an offensive efficiency of 110.2) will face off against the mid-tier defense of La Salle (235th in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 105.0). The Flyers should have the edge on that side of the ball.

La Salle Explorers vs. Dayton Flyers Betting Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Dayton, ATS Winner – La Salle, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • La Salle ranks 74th in three pointers attempted per game (24.9) while Dayton ranks 280th (18.7).
  • The Flyers rank 44th in rebounds allowed per game (32.1) while the Explorers rank 166th (35.5).
  • The Explorers rank 44th in steals per game (7.6) while the Flyers rank 215th (5.1).
  • Dayton ranks 18th in assists per game (16.4) while La Salle ranks 176th (12.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Explorers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.8, up from 4.2 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Flyers have scored an average of 70.8 points per game (2.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.8 points per game (1.9 below their season average).