The Dayton Flyers (10-5, 2-0 A10) will try to lengthen their five-game winning streak against the Massachusetts Minutemen (7-8, 0-2 A10) at University of Dayton Arena. The game will air on NBC Sports Network at 3:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 13, 2019.
Massachusetts Minutemen vs. Dayton Flyers Free Prediction
In the Minutemen’s last outing, they were beaten by the Saint Louis Billikens, 65-62. Saint Louis’ 10.4 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Massachusetts, who had a rate of 25.3. The Billikens’ mark was better than their season average of 17.4, while the Minutemen’s was above their season average of 16.2. Samba Diallo had a good outing for Massachusetts, recording nine points and 12 rebounds.
The Flyers were victorious over the George Washington Colonials in their last game, 72-66. Dayton’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over George Washington. The Flyers had a rate of 0.226 (above their season average of 0.207), while the Colonials posted a mark of 0.125 (below their season average of 0.240). Jordan Davis was the game’s leading scorer with 25 points on 9-for-15 shooting from the field.
After the Minutemen won both meetings against the Flyers last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent contest, Massachusetts won 86-82. The Minutemen’s 11.6 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Flyers, who had a rate of 12.7.
The high-powered offense of Dayton (81st in the country with an offensive efficiency of 110.5) will go head-to-head against the mid-tier defense of Massachusetts (260th in the country with a defensive efficiency of 105.2). The Flyers should have the edge on that side of the ball.
Massachusetts Minutemen at Dayton Flyers Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Dayton ranks 19th in assists per game (17.2) while Massachusetts ranks 195th in assists allowed per game (15.0).
The Minutemen rank 68th in three pointers allowed per game (20.5) while the Flyers rank 227th (26.2).
Dayton ranks 24th in rebounds allowed per game (31.2) while Massachusetts ranks 90th (33.9).
The Flyers rank 32nd in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Minutemen rank 97th (6.3).
Dayton ranks 15th in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while Massachusetts ranks 68th (3.1).
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The Minutemen have been outscored by an average of 6.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Massachusetts has defeated opponents by an average of 2.1 points.
During their last five games, the Flyers have scored an average of 80.8 points per game (5.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.0 points per game (1.4 above their season average).
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