The Saint Joseph’s Hawks (9-11, 2-5 A10) and the Dayton Flyers (13-7, 5-2 A10) face off at University of Dayton Arena. The Hawks will attempt to end a five-game road losing streak. The game will air on CBS Sports Network at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 29, 2019.
Saint Joseph’s Hawks at Dayton Flyers ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Flyers had no trouble getting past the Fordham Rams, 75-52, while the Hawks lost to the Penn Quakers, 78-70.
Dayton dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an effective field goal percentage of 0.563 (below their season average of 0.564) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.5 (above their season average of 25.6). For those same stats, Fordham had marks of 0.344 and 22.2, respectively. Saint Joseph’s, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.0 (above their season average of 21.8). Josh Cunningham played a key role for Dayton with 15 points and 11 rebounds. Saint Joseph’s, meanwhile, was led by Charlie Brown, who contributed 27 points and 12 rebounds.
The Hawks won the sole game between these two teams last season, 81-65. Saint Joseph’s’ 0.220 free throw rate was their largest strength over Dayton, who had a mark of 0.097. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Second-chance points might be rare for Dayton in this showdown. The Flyers rank 263rd in offensive rebounding percentage (26.1 percent), while Saint Joseph’s ranks 10th in defensive rebounding percentage (77.4 percent). The Hawks should be expected to protect the ball well. They rank 2nd at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 14.0 percent). Conversely, the Flyers force the 41st-fewest turnovers in the country (opponents’ turnover percentage of 16.7 percent).
Saint Joseph’s Hawks vs. Dayton Flyers Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Dayton, ATS Winner – Dayton, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Dayton ranks 16th in assists per game (17.3) while Saint Joseph’s ranks 224th (11.6).
- The Flyers rank 31st in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Hawks rank 46th (5.5).
- Dayton ranks 21st in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Saint Joseph’s ranks 28th (2.5).
- The Hawks rank 56th in three pointers attempted per game (25.8) while the Flyers rank 239th (19.7).
- Dayton ranks 48th in rebounds allowed per game (32.0) while Saint Joseph’s ranks 205th (36.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Flyers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.4, down from 6.7 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Hawks have scored an average of 69.2 points per game (0.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.2 points per game (0.3 below their season average).
