The sixth-ranked Dayton Flyers (21-2, 10-0 A10) and their great offense welcome the Rhode Island Rams (18-5, 10-1 A10) and their tremendous defense. Action begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, and can be seen on CBS Sports Network.
Rhode Island Rams vs. Dayton Flyers ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Flyers defeated the Saint Louis Billikens 71-65, while the Rams won big over the George Washington Colonials 82-51.
Rhode Island dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a great effective field goal percentage of 0.598 (above their season average of 0.479) and a turnover percentage of 20.6 (worse than their season average of 14.6). George Washington was 0.309 and 23.5, respectively, for those same stats. The Flyers, on the other hand, knocked down 20 of their 27 free throws (74.1 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 9.2 (better than their season average of 16.7). Dayton was led by Obi Toppin, who finished with 17 points. Cyril Langevine had a solid performance for Rhode Island, recording 11 points and 13 rebounds.
This series was highly contested last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the most recent matchup, the Rams won 72-70. The Rams’ 15.4 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Flyers, who had a rate of 25.4. This will be the first game of the year between these two teams.
This battle pits one of the country’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Dayton currently ranks second in offensive efficiency and Rhode Island is 44th in defensive efficiency.
Rhode Island Rams vs. Dayton Flyers ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Dayton, ATS Winner – Dayton, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Dayton ranks 37th in rebounds allowed per game (31.6) while Rhode Island ranks 234th (37.5).
- The Rams rank 19th in steals per game (8.8) while the Flyers rank 125th (6.4).
- Dayton blocks 3.7 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 79th in the nation. Rhode Island ranks 92nd in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
- The Flyers rank second in assists per game (18.4) while the Rams rank 162nd (12.8).
- Dayton ranks 111th in three pointers attempted per game (23.0) while Rhode Island ranks 268th (17.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Flyers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 11.6, down from 16.0 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Rams have scored an average of 80.2 points per game (5.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 66.4 points per game (1.4 below their season average).
