The George Washington Colonials (5-9, 1-0 A10) will try to snap their five-game losing streak when they challenge the Dayton Flyers (9-5, 1-0 A10) at Charles E. Smith Center. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 9, 2019.
Dayton Flyers at George Washington Colonials Betting Prediction
The Flyers will be hoping for a similar result after topping the North Florida Ospreys in their last contest, 78-70. The Flyers had a much better free throw rate (0.350 vs. 0.211) and had a better turnover percentage (7.7 vs. 12.5). With 18 points on 8-for-13 shooting, Obi Toppin led Dayton in scoring.
In the Colonials’ previous game, they dropped a close one to the Stony Brook Seawolves, 77-74. Stony Brook’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over George Washington. The Seawolves had a rate of 12.8, while the Colonials posted a mark of 19.5. George Washington’s Arnaldo Toro contributed 13 points and 11 rebounds in the game.
Second-chance opportunities could be scarce for George Washington in this showdown. The Colonials rank 336th in offensive rebounding percentage (22.5 percent), while Dayton ranks 58th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.1 percent). Additionally, the Flyers, who rank 265th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.207), will face off against the Colonials, who rank 26th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.175).
After the Flyers won the only contest against the Colonials last season, 88-78, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. The Flyers had a much better turnover percentage (11.7 vs. 18.4) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.629 vs. 0.542).
Dayton Flyers at George Washington Colonials Odds Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Dayton, ATS Winner – Dayton, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Dayton ranks 23rd in rebounds allowed per game (30.9) while George Washington ranks 243rd (39.6).
The Flyers rank 22nd in assists per game (17.1) while the Colonials rank 222nd (10.8).
George Washington ranks 134th in three pointers allowed per game (22.6) while Dayton ranks 225th (26.1).
The Flyers rank 23rd in steals allowed per game (5.1) while the Colonials rank 97th (6.4).
Dayton ranks 15th in blocks allowed per game (2.1) while George Washington ranks 70th (3.1).
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The Flyers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.4, up from 7.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Colonials have scored an average of 61.6 points per game (2.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 79.2 points per game (8.6 above their season average).
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