The Dayton Flyers (2-0) challenge the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons (2-2) at University of Dayton Arena. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 16, 2018.
Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons at Dayton Flyers Free Prediction
The Mastodons will be hoping for a similar result after blowing out the Manchester Spartans in their last game, 111-65. The Mastodons had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (39.4 vs. 18.9) and had a much better turnover percentage (13.8 vs. 24.5). Purdue Fort Wayne received a boost from Matt Weir, who was the game’s leading scorer with 22 points on 8-for-12 shooting.
The last time the Flyers played, they dismantled the Coppin State Eagles, 76-46. The Flyers had a much better turnover percentage (13.8 vs. 25.7) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.525 vs. 0.324). With 18 points and 10 rebounds, Ryan Mikesell put together a good outing for Dayton.
The sweet-shooting offense of Dayton will go head-to-head against the bottom-tier defense of Purdue Fort Wayne. Since last season, the Flyers offense ranks 30th in effective field goal percentage (0.552), while the Purdue Fort Wayne defense ranks 296th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.530). The Flyers should have the advantage on that end of the court. It will also be a tale of two styles as the quick-paced Mastodons rank 18th in possessions per game, while the more half-court oriented Flyers rank 284th.
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Purdue Fort Wayne ranks 12th in steals per game (8.1) while Dayton ranks 242nd (5.2).
The Flyers rank 31st in rebounds allowed per game (31.8) while the Mastodons rank 201st (35.7).
Purdue Fort Wayne averages 28.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 11th in the NCAA. Dayton ranks 167th in three pointers allowed per game (22.1).
The Mastodons average 15.0 assists per game, which ranks 76th in the country. The Flyers rank 225th in assists allowed per game (14.3).
Purdue Fort Wayne ranks 149th in blocks per game (3.3) while Dayton ranks 231st (2.5).
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