The Dayton Flyers (5-5) meet the Western Michigan Broncos (5-5) at University of Dayton Arena. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 19, 2018.
Western Michigan Broncos at Dayton Flyers ATS Prediction
The Broncos will be looking for a similar result after beating the Detroit Titans in their last contest, 89-76. The Broncos had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (53.7 vs. 35.8) and had a better free throw rate (0.288 vs. 0.214). With 32 points on 12-for-18 shooting, Seth Dugan was the top scorer from either team.
In the Flyers’ previous outing, they were victorious over the North Florida Ospreys, 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 was Dayton’s leading scorer with 18 points on 8-for-13 shooting from the field.
Dayton may have trouble getting to the foul line in this matchup. The Flyers currently rank 260th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.209, while Western Michigan ranks 28th in FTA rate allowed (0.176). Moreover, the Broncos, who rank 57th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.5 percent), will face a tough challenge against the Flyers, who rank 39th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.9 percent).
Western Michigan Broncos at Dayton Flyers ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Dayton ranks 32nd in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Western Michigan ranks 171st (8.2).
The Broncos rank 44th in rebounds per game (39.4) while the Flyers rank 167th (35.0).
Dayton ranks 39th in assists per game (15.8) while Western Michigan ranks 161st (12.6).
The Broncos rank 125th in three pointers attempted per game (22.8) while the Flyers rank 227th (19.3).
Dayton ranks 26th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Western Michigan ranks 95th (3.4).
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The Broncos’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.2, up from 2.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Flyers have scored an average of 74.6 points per game (2.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 65.2 points per game (1.7 below their season average).
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