The Saint Joseph’s Hawks (9-11, 2-5 A10) will try to end their five-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Dayton Flyers (13-7, 5-2 A10) at University of Dayton Arena. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, and will air on CBS Sports Network.
Saint Joseph’s Hawks vs. Dayton Flyers Free Prediction
In the Hawks’ last contest, they were beaten by the Penn Quakers, 78-70. Penn’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Saint Joseph’s. The Quakers had a rate of 0.540 (above their season average of 0.539), while the Hawks posted a mark of 0.424 (below their season average of 0.482). Charlie Brown was the game’s leading scorer with 27 points on 11-for-23 shooting.
The Flyers dismantled the Fordham Rams in their last matchup, 75-52. The Flyers held the Rams to an effective field goal percentage of 0.344 (below their season average of 0.504) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.5 (above their season average of 25.6). With 15 points and 11 rebounds, Josh Cunningham played well for Dayton.
After the Hawks won the lone game against the Flyers last season, 81-65, these teams will meet for the first time this year. The Hawks had a much better free throw rate (0.220 vs. 0.097) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (27.3 vs. 19.0).
It might be a tough game for Dayton on the offensive glass. The Flyers currently rank 263rd in offensive rebounding percentage (26.1 percent), while Saint Joseph’s ranks 10th in defensive rebounding percentage (77.4 percent). Furthermore, the Hawks rank second in turnover percentage (14.0 percent), while the Flyers rank 312th in opponents’ turnover percentage (16.7 percent).
Saint Joseph’s Hawks vs. Dayton Flyers ATS Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Saint Joseph’s, ATS Winner – Saint Joseph’s, O/U – Under
Click Here to Start Betting Today!
Notes
Betting Notes:
Dayton ranks 16th in assists per game (17.3) while Saint Joseph’s ranks 224th (11.6).
The Hawks rank 56th in three pointers attempted per game (25.8) while the Flyers rank 239th (19.7).
Dayton ranks 48th in rebounds allowed per game (32.0) while Saint Joseph’s ranks 205th (36.4).
The Flyers allow the 31st-fewest steals per game (5.2) while the Hawks rank 46th (5.5).
Dayton ranks 21st in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Saint Joseph’s ranks 28th (2.5).
Bettings Trends:
The Hawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.0, up from 2.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Flyers have scored an average of 74.0 points per game (0.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.6 points per game (1.5 above their season average).
*****
