It will be a battle between A10 opponents when the Richmond Spiders (3-12, 1-2 A10) welcome the Dayton Flyers (7-8, 1-2 A10) to Robins Center. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 9, 2018.
The Over/Under (O/U) for the game opened at 136 points with Dayton set as a 1-point favorite.
Dayton Flyers at Richmond Spiders Free Prediction
The last time the Flyers played, they were beaten by the Massachusetts Minutemen, 62-60. Massachusetts’ 16.5 turnover percentage was their largest strength over Dayton, who had a mark of 18.2. The Minutemen’s mark was better than their season average of 18.1. Josh Cunningham played well for Dayton, contributing 12 points and nine rebounds.
The Spiders lost to the Saint Louis Billikens in their last contest, 69-62. Saint Louis’ rebounding was their largest advantage. The Billikens had 16 offensive rebounds and 38 total rebounds, while the Spiders had six and 29, respectively. Richmond’s Grant Golden had a good game, leading both teams in scoring with 24 points on 8-for-15 shooting.
Half-court execution will be critical when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams battle. Richmond ranks 288th in possessions per game (67.9) and Dayton is 304th (67.4).
Dayton comes into the game with records of 7-8 straight up (SU) and 6-9 against the spread (ATS). Games including the Flyers have a slight tendency to finish under the O/U total (53.3 percent).
Meanwhile, Richmond is 3-12 SU and 4-9 ATS. Vegas is known to place the total low when the Spiders are involved, as eight of their 15 games have finished over the O/U total.
After the Flyers won the only contest against the Spiders last season, 75-59, these teams will clash for the first time this year. Dayton made good use of their 26 trips to the free throw line, making 21 of them (80.8 percent). Richmond, meanwhile, was 11-15 (73.3 percent).
Dayton Flyers at Richmond Spiders Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Dayton, ATS Winner – Dayton, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
On the road, Dayton is 2-4 ATS with 4 unders and 2 overs.
Richmond is 1-4 ATS at home with 3 overs and 2 unders.
Richmond ranks 46th in three pointers allowed per game (19.5) while Dayton ranks 137th (22.4).
The Flyers average 14.7 assists per game, which ranks 99th in the nation. The Spiders rank 187th in assists allowed per game (15.1).
Dayton ranks 45th in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while Richmond ranks 101st (3.8).
The Flyers rank 243rd in rebounds per game (31.9) while the Spiders rank 251st (30.4).
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, Dayton is 2-3 ATS with 3 unders and 2 overs.
Richmond is 2-2 ATS with 3 overs and 1 under over their last five games.
The Flyers have been outscored by an average of 0.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Dayton has defeated opponents by an average of 0.6 points.
During their last five games, the Spiders have scored an average of 69.4 points per game (3.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.0 points per game (2.8 below their season average).
