Dayton Flyers (16-2) vs. Richmond Spiders (14-5)
January 27, 2024 6:00 pm EDT
The Line: Richmond Spiders +2.5; Over/Under: +132.5
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The Dayton Flyers will play the Richmond Spiders in an A-10 game on Saturday evening at the Robins Center in Richmond, Virginia. Dayton has won 13 games in a row, while Richmond is on a nine game winning streak. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the Dayton vs Richmond prediction.
Dayton Preview
The Dayton Flyers are 16-2 (6-0) this year after they defeated La Salle by a score of 66-54 in their last game. Dayton led 36-23 at the half and they were able to close out the double-digit win in the second half. The Flyers shot 47.4% from the field and recorded 34 rebounds in the game. Dayton has won 13 games in a row and they have allowed 65 points or fewer in six straight. The Flyers are scoring 74.1 points per game with 33.7 rebounds per game and 15.3 assists per game, while allowing 63.8 points against per game this year. DaRon Holmes II is averaging 19.6 points per game, 7.6 rebounds per game, and 2.7 assists per game. Dayton is shooting 47.8% from the field, 73.7% on free throws, and 40.1% on three pointers this season.
Richmond Preview
The Richmond Spiders are 14-5 (6-0) this season after they defeated George Washington by a score of 82-74 in their last game. Richmond trailed 34-33 at halftime, but they out scored George Washington 49-40 in the second half for the win. The Spiders shot 45% from the field and made 12 three pointers in the game. Richmond has won nine games in a row and they have allowed 65 points or fewer in six of them. The Spiders are scoring 73.1 points per game with 34.3 rebounds per game and 13.3 assists per game, while giving up 64.9 points against per game this season. Jordan King is averaging 19.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game. Richmond is shooting 46.4% from the field, 72.3% on free throws, and 37% on three pointers this year.
Dayton vs Richmond Betting Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup on impressive winning streaks, but only one team will remain on that winning streak here. Dayton has been great on defense this season, but Richmond has almost been just as good. These two teams have very similar metrics, but Dayton is the better team in just about all of them. This should be a great game to watch, but I am going to side with Dayton on the road. The Flyers have been very impressive to start the season and I like them to continue their winning streak here.
