The Dayton Flyers (5-4) go head-to-head with the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (8-3) at Mohegan Sun Arena. The game can be seen on CBS Sports Network at 3:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 16, 2018.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs. Dayton Flyers Free Prediction
In the Golden Hurricane’s last contest, they topped the Alcorn State Braves, 73-56. The Golden Hurricane had a much better free throw rate (0.408 vs. 0.184) and had a much better turnover percentage (17.1 vs. 25.9). With 16 points on 6-for-9 shooting, Sterling Taplin was Tulsa’s high scorer.
The Flyers beat the North Florida Ospreys in their last outing, 78-70. The Flyers had a much better turnover percentage (7.7 vs. 13.7) and had a much better free throw rate (0.350 vs. 0.211). Obi Toppin led Dayton in scoring with 18 points on 8-for-13 shooting from the field.
Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the nation’s slowest-paced teams face off. Dayton ranks 296th in possessions per game (67.4) and Tulsa is 274th (67.9) since the 2017-18 season. Furthermore, the Golden Hurricane rank 27th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.301), while the Flyers rank 50th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.205).
Tulsa vs. Dayton ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Dayton, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Dayton ranks 35th in assists per game (15.8) while Tulsa ranks 188th (12.5).
The Flyers rank 34th in rebounds allowed per game (31.6) while the Golden Hurricane rank 158th (35.3).
Dayton ranks 29th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Tulsa ranks 136th (3.6).
Tulsa ranks 147th in three pointers attempted per game (22.2) while the Flyers rank 244th (22.6).
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