The 19th-ranked Dayton Flyers (6-1) will battle against the Saint Mary’s Gaels (9-1) at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Action gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 8, 2019, and can be seen on ESPNU.
Dayton Flyers vs. Saint Mary’s Gaels ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Gaels beat the Northern Illinois Huskies 61-49, while the Flyers had no trouble getting past the Houston Baptist Huskies 99-68.
Dayton dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a phenomenal effective field goal percentage of 0.659 (above their season average of 0.626) and a turnover percentage of 14.7 (better than their season average of 16.5). For those same stats, Houston Baptist had marks of 0.456 and 19.9, respectively. The Gaels, on the other hand, made 12 of their 14 free throws (85.7 percent) and had a much better turnover percentage (13.6 vs. 18.9). Malik Fitts led the way for Saint Mary’s, recording 13 points and 12 rebounds. Obi Toppin, meanwhile fueled Dayton with 17 points and 10 rebounds.
This contest figures to be a high-scoring affair as a pair of the NCAA’s best offenses face off. Saint Mary’s ranks fourth with 114.5 points per 100 possessions and Dayton is 35th (112.2) since last season.
Dayton vs. Saint Mary’s Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Dayton, ATS Winner – Dayton, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Saint Mary’s ranks ninth in three pointers allowed per game (17.2) while Dayton ranks 182nd (22.6).
- The Flyers rank 208th in rebounds per game (34.6) while the Gaels rank 268th (34.3).
- Saint Mary’s is 11th in the country with 3.1 blocks allowed per game while Dayton is 59th with 2.8 blocks allowed per game.
- The Gaels rank 87th in steals per game (6.2) while the Flyers rank 248th (5.2).
- Dayton ranks 10th in assists per game (17.2) while Saint Mary’s ranks 127th (10.9).