The Richmond Spiders (6-7) will be at University of Dayton Arena to take on the Dayton Flyers (8-5) in an A10 matchup. Action starts at 12 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 6, 2019.
Richmond Spiders vs. Dayton Flyers Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Flyers defeated the North Florida Ospreys, 78-70, while the Spiders were beaten by the Longwood Lancers, 63-58.
Dayton dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.350 and a turnover percentage of 7.7. North Florida was 0.211 and 12.5, respectively, for those same stats. Richmond, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (17.3 vs. 25.7). Obi Toppin played well for Dayton, recording 18 points and 10 rebounds. Jacob Gilyard, meanwhile played a key role for Richmond with 15 points, six steals and five assists.
The Flyers won the sole game between these two teams last year, 87-81. Dayton had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.702 vs. 0.508). Richmond, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (6.5 vs. 20.4). This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
Grant Golden and Nick Sherod have played at a high level over the last five games for Richmond. Golden has averaged 0 points per game, while Sherod has put up 0 points a game during that span.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when two of the country’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. Dayton ranks 273rd in possessions per game (68.0) and Richmond is 302nd (67.3). The Spiders should have an edge in terms of ball security. They rank 29th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.0 percent), while the Flyers force the 73rd-fewest turnovers in the country (opponents’ turnover percentage of 17.6 percent).
Richmond vs. Dayton Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Dayton, ATS Winner – Dayton, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Richmond ranks 42nd in steals per game (8.0) while Dayton ranks 186th (4.8).
- The Flyers rank 180th in rebounds per game (34.8) while the Spiders rank 255th (30.3).
- Dayton allows the 17th-fewest blocks per game (2.2) while Richmond ranks 28th (2.5).
- The Spiders rank 125th in three pointers attempted per game (23.1) while the Flyers rank 232nd (19.2).
- Richmond ranks 56th in assists per game (15.6) while Dayton ranks 147th in assists allowed per game (13.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Flyers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.4, up from 6.3 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Spiders have scored an average of 71.2 points per game (1.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.8 points per game (0.1 below their season average).
