The George Washington Colonials (5-9, 1-0 A10) welcome the Dayton Flyers (9-5, 1-0 A10) to Charles E. Smith Center. The Colonials will try to put an end to their five-game losing streak. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 9, 2019.
Dayton Flyers vs. George Washington Colonials ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Colonials lost a tough one against the Stony Brook Seawolves, 77-74, while the Flyers defeated the North Florida Ospreys, 78-70.
Dayton played a nearly flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.350 and a turnover percentage of 7.7. North Florida recorded marks of 0.211 and 12.5, respectively, for those same stats. George Washington, on the other hand, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.527 vs. 0.429). Arnaldo Toro put together a solid game for George Washington with 13 points and 11 rebounds. Dayton, meanwhile, was lifted by Obi Toppin, who put up 18 points and 10 rebounds.
The Flyers won the lone contest between these two teams last season, 88-78. The Flyers’ turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Colonials. Dayton had a rate of 11.7, while George Washington posted a mark of 18.4. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
Second-chance opportunities could be scarce for George Washington in this battle. The Colonials rank 336th in offensive rebounding percentage (22.5 percent), while Dayton ranks 58th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.1 percent). Also, the Flyers, who rank 265th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.207), could have a tough time getting to the line against the Colonials, who rank 26th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.175).
Dayton Flyers at George Washington Colonials Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Dayton, ATS Winner – George Washington, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Dayton ranks 23rd in rebounds allowed per game (30.9) while George Washington ranks 243rd (39.6).
- The Flyers rank 23rd in steals allowed per game (5.1) while the Colonials rank 97th (6.4).
- Dayton ranks 15th in blocks allowed per game (2.1) while George Washington ranks 70th (3.1).
- The Flyers rank 22nd in assists per game (17.1) while the Colonials rank 222nd (10.8).
- George Washington ranks 134th in three pointers allowed per game (22.6) while Dayton ranks 225th (26.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Colonials have scored an average of 61.6 points per game (2.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 79.2 points per game (8.6 above their season average).
- The Flyers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.4, up from 7.6 for the season.
