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Dayton Flyers vs St. Josephs Hawks Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: February 6, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET

Venue: Michael J. Hagan '85 Arena — Philadelphia, PA

Article updated Feb 6, 6:21 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Western Michigan Broncos and the Kent State Golden Flashes will face off in a Mid American Conference game at the M.A.C. Center in Kent, Ohio. Western Michigan has

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The Western Michigan Broncos and the Kent State Golden Flashes will face off in a Mid American Conference game at the M.A.C. Center in Kent, Ohio. Western Michigan has struggled recently, losing their last three games, including a 77-67 defeat to Ball State. Kent State, on the other hand, snapped a two-game losing streak with an 83-52 victory over Buffalo. Both teams are unaffected by injuries according to their reports. Dayton is favored to win with a -2 betting line that has remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Flyers -125 | Hawks +105

Spread: Flyers -2 (-110) | Hawks +2 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 143.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Dayton will win straight-up is 56%.

Dayton Flyers

Western Michigan basketball team is currently averaging 72.8 points per game, which ranks 222nd in the nation. The team's shooting percentages are 45.1% overall and 35.0% from 3-point range, ranking 162nd and 136th, respectively. Their performance at the free throw line is particularly poor, with a 59.8% shooting percentage, which places them at 361st in the nation. Seth Hubbard is the top scorer for Western Michigan, averaging 14.9 points per game, and is the only player on the team with double-figure scoring. Jefferson De La Cruz Monegro leads the team in assists, with an average of 3.4 per game. On the defensive end, Western Michigan allows an average of 75.6 points per game, ranking 281st. Opponents shoot 44.9% overall and 34.9% from beyond the arc against them, ranking 268th and 283rd, respectively. The team averages 37.8 rebounds per game, with Anthony Crump leading the team with 6.1 rebounds per contest. Hubbard leads the team in steals, averaging 1.1 per game, and Titus Wright is the best shot-blocker with 0.4 blocks per game. Dayton basketball team has a power ranking of 47 and is ranked 179th in offense, scoring an average of 74.10 points per game. However, they excel on the defensive end, ranking 21st and allowing an average of 64.29 points against them per game. They currently hold a season record of 18-3, with a 11-9-1 ATS (against the spread) record. Offensively, the Flyers have a field goal percentage of 47.13% (ranked 60th), a free throw percentage of 74.22% (ranked 75th), and a 3-point percentage of 39.36% (ranked 9th in the NCAAB). They average 34.48 rebounds per game (ranked 254th) and record 14.86 offensive assists and 9.81 turnovers per game (ranked 93rd and 29th, respectively). Defensively, Dayton allows opponents to shoot 40.16% from the field (ranked 30th), 71.27% from the free throw line (ranked 186

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St. Josephs Hawks Analysis

Kent State's basketball team is currently scoring an average of 77.5 points per game, which ranks them 96th in the nation. Their shooting percentages are 45.0% overall and 36.4% from the three-point line, ranking them 163rd and 66th, respectively. The team shoots at a 75.1% accuracy from the free-throw line, which places them 53rd. Jalen Sullinger is the team's leading scorer with an average of 14.8 points per game, followed by Chris Payton Jr with 13.2 points per game. Additionally, there is one other player on the team who averages double figures in scoring. Giovanni Santiago leads the team in assists with an average of 4.3 per game. On the defensive side, Kent State allows an average of 73.3 points per game, which ranks them 229th in the nation. Their opponents shoot 45.3% overall and 34.2% from the three-point line against them, ranking the team 290th and 251st, respectively. Kent State averages 35.3 rebounds per game, with Payton Jr leading the team with an average of 7.5 rebounds per game. Payton Jr is also the team's leader in blocked shots with an average of 1.2 per game, while Santiago leads in steals with an average of 1.4 per game. Overall, the team's performance showcases strengths in shooting and assists, but there is room for improvement in defense and rebounding. The St. Josephs Hawks have a power ranking of 263 and rank 95th in offense, scoring an average of 77.38 points per game. On defense, they rank 114th, allowing an average of 69.38 points per game. Overall, they have a record of 15-7 and have performed well against the spread with a record of 13-9 ATS. In their past three matchups, Dayton has not fared well against St. Josephs, losing all three games. In terms of offense, the Hawks have a field goal percentage of 45.60%, ranking them 134th nationally. They have a free-throw percentage of 72.65%, ranking 131st, and a three-point shooting percentage of 37.04%, placing them 42nd in the NCAAB. They average 37.29 A deep trey to close a DOMINANT first half by @KentStMBB 🔥 pic.twitter.com/sJNo5ejLrh

Kent State's Defensive Struggles Raise Questions, While Western Michigan Shows Promise Away from Home

Kent State currently boasts an impressive scoring average of 77.5 points per game. However, their defensive performance leaves room for improvement, with opponents averaging 73.3 points per game. Conversely, Western Michigan has demonstrated a solid offensive game, averaging 72.8 points per game. Additionally, the Broncos have performed exceptionally well in away games, successfully covering the spread in four out of their last five contests against fellow Mid American Conference opponents. In contrast, Kent State has encountered difficulties in covering the spread during their home games, failing to do so in their previous four matchups. While Western Michigan may not secure a victory outright, their strong performance on the road suggests they will be able to cover the spread. Kent State's defensive struggles are evident in their opponents' shooting percentages, allowing a concerning 45.3% overall and 34.2% from beyond the arc, ranking them among the 251st or worse.

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Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Dayton Flyers-126 → -135Moved
  • Moneyline · St. Josephs Hawks+106 → +115Moved
  • Spread · Dayton Flyers-2 (-110) → -2 (-110)Unchanged
  • Spread · St. Josephs Hawks+2 (-110) → +2 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Over144.5 (-110) → 143 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under144.5 (-110) → 143 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Dayton Flyers
25-12 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
St. Josephs Hawks
24-12 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 8-2-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-02-06T11:21:22.019Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Western Michigan Broncos and the Kent State Golden Flashes will face off in a Mid American Conference game at the M.A.C. Center in Kent, Ohio. Western Michigan has struggled recently, losing their last three games, including a 77-67 defeat to Ball State. Kent State, on the other hand, snapped a two-game losing streak with an 83-52 victory over Buffalo. Both teams are unaffected by injuries according to their reports. Dayton is favored to win with a -2 betting line that has remained unchanged.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2023-03-09St. Josephs Hawks 54 · Dayton Flyers 60
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Dayton Flyers defeated St. Josephs Hawks 94-79

Dayton Flyers defeated St. Josephs Hawks 94-79 on February 6, 2024, a 15-point decision in the series. Dayton Flyers' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 60-41. Against SportsJaw's recorded Dayton Flyers -2 (-110) spread, Dayton Flyers covered, while the 173 combined points finished over the recorded total of 143.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • JoeyBergSpread · Dayton Flyers -2 (-110)Win
  • MrmisterTotal · Over 142.5 (-110)Win
  • EljefeSpread · Dayton Flyers -2 (-110)Win