Western Michigan Broncos vs. Dayton Flyers ATS Prediction 12/19/18

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The Western Michigan Broncos (5-5) will travel to University of Dayton Arena to go head-to-head against the Dayton Flyers (5-5). Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 19, 2018.

Western Michigan Broncos at Dayton Flyers Betting Odds

Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Flyers defeated the North Florida Ospreys 78-70, while the Broncos beat the Detroit Titans 89-76.

Western Michigan dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 53.7 and a free throw rate of 0.288. Detroit had marks of 35.8 and 0.214, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Dayton dominated nearly every facet of their game. They had a turnover percentage of 7.7 and a free throw rate of 0.350. North Florida had marks of 13.7 and 0.211, respectively, for those same stats. Obi Toppin played well for Dayton, recording 18 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, Western Michigan received a boost from Seth Dugan, who recorded 32 points, 22 rebounds and six assists.

Dayton could have trouble getting to the charity stripe in this contest. The Flyers currently rank 260th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.209, while Western Michigan ranks 28th in FTA rate allowed (0.176). Additionally, the Broncos rank 57th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.5 percent), while the Flyers rank 39th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.9 percent).

Western Michigan at Dayton Pick

College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Western Michigan, ATS Winner – Western Michigan, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Dayton ranks 32nd in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Western Michigan ranks 171st (8.2).
  • The Broncos rank 125th in three pointers attempted per game (22.8) while the Flyers rank 227th (19.3).
  • Dayton ranks 26th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Western Michigan ranks 95th (3.4).
  • The Broncos rank 44th in rebounds per game (39.4) while the Flyers rank 167th (35.0).
  • Dayton ranks 39th in assists per game (15.8) while Western Michigan ranks 161st (12.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Broncos have scored an average of 77.8 points per game (2.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.6 points per game (2.3 above their season average).
  • The Flyers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.4, up from 5.3 for the season.