The Fordham Rams (9-10, 0-6 A10) will try to snap their seven-game losing streak when they square off against the Dayton Flyers (12-7, 4-2 A10) at Rose Hill Gym. The game gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Dayton Flyers vs. Fordham Rams ATS Prediction
The last time the Flyers played, they were defeated by the George Mason Patriots, 67-63. One of George Mason’s biggest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 13-16 (81.3 percent), while the Flyers were just 5-9 (55.6 percent). Josh Cunningham was the game’s high scorer with 15 points on 6-for-9 shooting.
The Rams lost a close one to the La Salle Explorers in their last outing, 73-71. La Salle’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Fordham. The Explorers had a rate of 0.654 (above their season average of 0.459), while the Rams posted a mark of 0.484. With 22 points on 6-for-15 shooting, Antwon Portley was the game’s high scorer.
After the Flyers won the only contest against the Rams last season, 80-70, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. Dayton did a terrific job of converting from the charity stripe (13-17; 76.5 percent). Fordham, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (30.3 vs. 25.0).
Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the country’s slowest-paced teams clash. Fordham currently ranks 315th in possessions per game (66.5) and Dayton is 262nd (68.1).
Dayton at Fordham Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Dayton, ATS Winner – Fordham, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Fordham ranks 19th in three pointers allowed per game (18.4) while Dayton ranks 231st (25.4).
The Flyers rank 17th in assists per game (17.2) while the Rams rank 222nd (11.4).
Dayton ranks 48th in rebounds allowed per game (32.2) while Fordham ranks 151st (35.1).
The Rams are second in the NCAA with 1.6 blocks allowed per game while the Flyers are 27th with 2.5 blocks allowed per game.
Dayton is 29th in the NCAA with 5.2 steals allowed per game while Fordham is 53rd with 5.5 steals allowed per game.
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The Flyers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.0, down from 5.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Rams have scored an average of 64.8 points per game (4.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.8 points per game (3.8 above their season average).
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