Rhode Island (17-9) vs Dayton (18-9)
February 26, 2025 at 07:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Rhode Island +4.5 — Over/Under: 151.5
The Dayton Flyers and Rhode Island Rams meet Wednesday in college basketball action at the Thomas M. Ryan Center. Here’s a Dayton vs Rhode Island Prediction. This article will include a Dayton vs Rhode Island Pick.
Dayton Flyers Betting Preview
The Dayton Flyers lost to Loyola Chicago, beat Duquesne, and they play Richmond, Saint Louis, and VCU next. Dayton has seen four of its last six losses come on the road.
The Dayton Flyers are averaging 75 points on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 69.9 points on 43.9 percent shooting. Nate Santos is averaging 14 points and 5.3 rebounds, while Enoch Cheeks is averaging 13 points and 1.9 assists. Javon Bennett is the third double-digit scorer and Malachi Smith is grabbing 2.6 rebounds. The Dayton Flyers are shooting 35.6 percent from beyond the arc and 73.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Dayton Flyers are allowing 33.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.5 rebounds per game.
Rhode Island Rams Betting Preview
The Rhode Island Rams beat La Salle, lost to Saint Louis, and they play UMASS, Saint Joseph’s, and Fordham next. Rhode Island has won each of its last three home games.
The Rhode Island Rams are averaging 77.8 points on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 73.3 points on 42.2 percent shooting. Sebastian Thomas is averaging 17.7 points and 6.1 assists, while David Green is averaging 14.3 points and 5.6 rebounds. Jaden House is the third double-digit scorer and Jamarques Lawrence is grabbing 1.8 rebounds. The Rhode Island Rams are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 69.8 percent from the free throw line. The Rhode Island Rams are allowing 30.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Rhode Island Rams will win
- The home team has won nine of Rhode Island’s last 10 games.
Total Points Facts
- Thirteen of Dayton’s last 14 night games have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.
- Seven of the last eight games between Dayton and Rhode Island at Thomas M. Ryan Center have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Rhode Island ranks 42nd among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (30.8%).
- Rhode Island ranks 45th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (70.3).
- Dayton ranks 48th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (16.1).
Dayton vs Rhode Island Injury Report
Rhode Island doesn’t have a player listed on its injury report. Dayton will be without Marvel Allen due to a knee injury.
Dayton vs Rhode Island Prediction
Dayton isn’t as trustworthy as it was earlier in the season, but the Flyers have still won seven of their last 10 games. The talent is still there for Dayton to make things interesting in the A10 down the stretch. Rhode Island is 13-2 at home this season but has struggled against above-average competition and it led to losses in six of its last 10 games. Rhode Island is 0-4 SU and ATS in its last four games as an underdog. We’re not being asked to lay much and Dayton has a clear talent edge. I’ll lay the points with Dayton on the road.