It will be a battle between A10 opponents when the St. Bonaventure Bonnies (6-11, 2-2 A10) welcome the Dayton Flyers (11-6, 3-1 A10) to the Reilly Center. The game starts at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019, and will air on NBC Sports Network.
Dayton Flyers vs. St. Bonaventure Bonnies Free Prediction
The last time the Flyers played, they were topped by the VCU Rams, 76-71. VCU out-rebounded Dayton. The Rams had more offensive rebounds (12 vs. seven), defensive rebounds (27 vs. 25) and total rebounds (39 vs. 32). Dayton’s Ryan Mikesell played well, recording 11 points and eight rebounds.
The Bonnies were beaten by the Rhode Island Rams in their last matchup, 75-63. One of Rhode Island’s biggest advantages was getting to the free throw line. They made 26 trips to the line, while St. Bonaventure went 21 times. LaDarien Griffin put together a good performance for St. Bonaventure, leading the team in scoring with 17 points on 5-for-11 shooting.
After the Flyers won the only game against the Bonnies last season, 82-72, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. One of Dayton’s largest advantages was getting to the free throw line. They had 34 free throw attempts, while St. Bonaventure had 22.
Half-court execution will be critical when two of the country’s slowest-paced teams square off. St. Bonaventure ranks 288th in possessions per game (67.7) and Dayton is 279th (67.8).
Dayton Flyers vs. St. Bonaventure Bonnies Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Dayton ranks 17th in assists per game (17.2) while St. Bonaventure ranks 181st (12.1).
The Flyers rank 23rd in steals allowed per game (5.1) while the Bonnies rank 89th (6.3).
Dayton ranks 181st in rebounds per game (34.6) while St. Bonaventure ranks 229th (32.9).
The Flyers rank 22nd in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while the Bonnies rank 66th (3.1).
Dayton ranks 234th in three pointers attempted per game (19.2) while St. Bonaventure ranks 243rd (18.8).
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The Flyers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.8, up from 6.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bonnies have scored an average of 61.6 points per game (5.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.0 points per game (0.5 above their season average).
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