The Colorado Buffaloes (9-2) challenge the 13th-ranked Dayton Flyers (9-1) at United Center. Action gets underway at 6:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019, and can be seen on CBS Sports Network.
Colorado Buffaloes vs. Dayton Flyers Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Flyers were victorious over the North Texas Mean Green 71-58, while the Buffaloes won big over the Prairie View A&M Panthers 83-64.
Colorado played a nearly perfect game. They had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.500 (above their season average of 0.295) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.548 (above their season average of 0.470). Prairie View A&M recorded marks of 0.191 and 0.375, respectively, for those same stats. The Flyers, meanwhile, forced 20 turnovers and had a free throw rate of 0.313 (above their season average of 0.199). Dayton’s Obi Toppin had a solid performance, finishing with 11 points, seven rebounds and six assists. Meanwhile, Colorado rallied around Evan Battey, who put up 20 points and nine rebounds.
The Buffaloes won the lone game between these two teams last season, 78-73. Colorado out-rebounded Dayton. The Buffaloes had more offensive rebounds (10 vs. 4) and total rebounds (34 vs. 29). This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
The game should be a battle of strength against strength as the high-octane offense of Dayton takes on the elite defense of Colorado. The Flyers rank second in offensive efficiency, while the Buffaloes are 10th in defensive efficiency.
Colorado vs. Dayton Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Dayton, ATS Winner – Dayton, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Dayton ranks first in assists per game (20.1) while Colorado ranks 160th (12.3).
- The Flyers rank 13th in blocks allowed per game (2.0) while the Buffaloes rank 102nd (3.5).
- Dayton is 17th in the country with 29.8 rebounds allowed per game while Colorado is 44th with 32.0 rebounds allowed per game.
- The Flyers rank 48th in three pointers attempted per game (26.0) while the Buffaloes rank 186th (20.1).
- Dayton ranks 44th in steals allowed per game (5.6) while Colorado ranks 176th (8.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Buffaloes have scored an average of 69.8 points per game (1.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 65.4 points per game (5.7 above their season average).
- The Flyers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 15.8, down from 18.4 for the season.
