A key college basketball betting odds battle sees the away Dayton Flyers taking on the Saint Joseph's Hawks Wednesday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Saint Joseph's Hawks betting line opened as -2.5-point favorites in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.
Dayton Flyers vs Saint Joseph's Hawks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Saint Joseph's Hawks sit at 7-9 (6-8 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Dayton Flyers are currently 9-8 (8-9 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Saint Joseph's is 10-4 OU, and Dayton is 9-8 OU.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 204-ranked Saint Joseph's Hawks and the No. 124-rated Dayton Flyers in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Dayton is ranked No. 243 in NCAA basketball at 32.53 per game. Contrast that with Saint Joseph's's No. 78 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Saint Joseph's is the No. 121-ranked team in the country at 8 per game, while Dayton rates No. 85 at 8.53 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Flyers blew out VCU on Friday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 106-79 win at UD Arena.
Saint Joseph's got 22 points from Shavar Newkirk but lost anyway, 72-69, to UMass on Sunday at Mullins Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Dayton home to Rhode Island, Saturday, January 20th
Saint Joseph's at Fordham, Saturday, January 20th