The Dayton Flyers (12-6, 4-1 A10) welcome the George Mason Patriots (11-8, 5-1 A10) to University of Dayton Arena as they try to prolong their five-game home winning streak. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 23, 2019.
George Mason Patriots vs. Dayton Flyers Free Prediction
The Patriots will be looking for a similar result after narrowly defeating the Fordham Rams in their last outing, 71-68. The Patriots made 14 of their 18 free throws (77.8 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.559 (above their season average of 0.513). George Mason was lifted by Justin Kier, who led the team in scoring with 18 points on 7-for-13 shooting.
The last time the Flyers played, they won a close one over the St. Bonaventure Bonnies, 89-86. One of Dayton’s biggest advantages was getting to the free throw line. They had 28 free throw attempts, while St. Bonaventure had 19. Ryan Mikesell was Dayton’s top scorer with 21 points on 5-for-9 shooting from the field.
After the Patriots won the lone contest against the Flyers last season, 85-67, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Patriots had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (26.7 vs. 11.4) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.600 vs. 0.445).
Dayton could struggle to create turnovers. George Mason ranks 170th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 18.8 percent), while Dayton forces the 55th-fewest turnovers (17.1 percent).
George Mason Patriots vs. Dayton Flyers Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – George Mason, ATS Winner – George Mason, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Dayton ranks 19th in assists per game (17.1) while George Mason ranks 187th (12.4).
The Patriots rank 92nd in three pointers allowed per game (21.2) while the Flyers rank 240th (25.7).
Dayton ranks 22nd in steals allowed per game (5.1) while George Mason ranks 101st (6.3).
The Flyers rank 34th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Patriots rank 99th (3.5).
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The Patriots’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.0, up from 4.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Flyers have scored an average of 75.2 points per game (0.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.6 points per game (0.5 below their season average).
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