Dayton Flyers at Saint Louis Billikens Betting Prediction 02/05/19

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The Dayton Flyers (15-7, 7-2 A10) will be at Chaifetz Arena to challenge the Saint Louis Billikens (14-8, 5-4 A10) in an A10 matchup. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, and will air on CBS Sports Network.

Dayton Flyers at Saint Louis Billikens ATS Odds

In their last matchup, the Billikens fell to the Rhode Island Rams, 65-54, while the Flyers beat the Duquesne Dukes, 68-64.

The Flyers had a much better free throw rate (0.200 vs. 0.091) and held the Dukes to an effective field goal percentage of 0.439 (below their season average of 0.505). Saint Louis, meanwhile, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 30.3). Saint Louis was led by Hasahn French, who recorded 15 points and 10 rebounds. Obi Toppin, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Dayton with 26 points and five rebounds.

This series was highly contested last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Flyers won the last matchup 53-50. Dayton’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Saint Louis. The Flyers had a rate of 0.152, while the Billikens posted a mark of 0.083. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.

Half-court execution will be at a premium when two of the country’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. Saint Louis currently ranks 273rd in possessions per game (67.5) and Dayton is 274th (67.5). Furthermore, the Flyers rank 19th in effective field goal percentage (0.558), while the Billikens rank 28th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.462).

Dayton Flyers vs. Saint Louis Billikens ATS Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Dayton, ATS Winner – Dayton, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Saint Louis ranks 53rd in three pointers allowed per game (20.1) while Dayton ranks 251st (25.7).
  • The Billikens rank 23rd in rebounds per game (39.9) while the Flyers rank 157th (35.6).
  • Saint Louis ranks 47th in blocks per game (4.2) while Dayton ranks 151st (2.7).
  • The Billikens rank 38th in steals per game (7.8) while the Flyers rank 191st (5.1).
  • Dayton ranks 15th in assists per game (17.0) while Saint Louis ranks 165th (12.9).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Billikens have scored an average of 65.8 points per game (1.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.4 points per game (3.8 above their season average).
  • The Flyers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.4, up from 6.8 for the season.