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Dayton Flyers vs. St. Bonnaventure Bonnies

February 2, 2024



Get ready for an exciting college basketball matchup when the St. Bonaventure Bonnies (13-7) face off against the 21st-ranked Dayton Flyers on Friday, February 2, at 7:00 PM ET at UD Arena in Dayton, Ohio. The Flyers have a narrow opportunity for victory, reflected in a point spread of -7.5 (-110).

St. Bonaventure Bonnies Betting Preview

The Bonnies have gone 3-2 over their last rig battles, but have been successful in their last two. Their most recent successful encounter was a 67-62 showing over the VCU Rams.

Chad Venning is doing a good job for them offensively, as he is averaging 14.2 points per game. He is making 53.7 percent of his shots from the field and makes 70.0 percent from the foul line.

The Bonnies maintain an average score of 73.8 points per game, achieving a 45.7 percent success rate in field goal attempts. While their ball movement registers at 12.8 assists per game, there is room for improvement in enhancing scoring opportunities by engaging open teammates early.

On the defensive end, they cap opponents at an average of 65.8 points per game, demonstrating a robust defense that enhances their chances of winning relative to their offensive output. Additionally, they secure 33.8 rebounds, 4.0 blocks, and 6.7 steals per game.

Dayton Flyers Betting Preview

The Flyers have gone 4-1 in their last five matchups, with their most recent win putting them back on the winning track. In this performance, they defeated the George Washington Revolutionaries 83-61.

DaRon Holmes II makes significant contributions to the Flyers, leading the team with an average of 19.4 points and 7.9 rebounds per game. He maintains a shooting accuracy of 54.5 percent from the field and 70.5 percent from the foul line.

The Flyers maintain an average score of 74.0 points per game, demonstrating a shooting accuracy of 47.1 percent. With 15.1 assists per game, their ball movement slightly surpasses that of the Bonnies, enhancing their scoring opportunities.

On defense, they hold opponents to an average of 64.0 points per game, providing a comfortable margin for victory despite their offensive capabilities. Additionally, they consistently secure 34.4 rebounds, 4.3 blocks, and 5.6 steals per game, potentially giving them a defensive advantage.

Odds, Series Trends and Free Pick

Bookmaker presents the betting odds for the upcoming college basketball matchup, designating the Dayton Flyers as 7.5-point favorites for a home victory. The Flyers hold an 81.7 percent likelihood of securing the win on their home court.

Both teams have shown success lately, which makes this a tough matchup. However, the Flyers are back at home and will likely find a way to secure the spread.

Final Pick: Dayton Flyers -7.5 (-110)