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Rhode Island @ Dayton

Current Records: Rhode Island 12-6; Dayton 13-7

What to Know

The Rhode Island Rams have enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they must head out on the road. Rhode Island and the Dayton Flyers will face off in an Atlantic 10 battle at 7 p.m. ET Friday at University of Dayton Arena. The teams split their matchups last year, with Rhode Island winning the first 91-89 at home and Dayton taking the second 84-72.

Rhode Island came up short against the Richmond Spiders on Tuesday, falling 70-63. Four players on Rhode Island scored in the double digits: forward Antwan Walker (12), guard Malik Martin (11), guard Ishmael Leggett (10), and center Makhel Mitchell (10). Makhel Mitchell has also now had at least four blocks in his past four games.

Meanwhile, the Flyers were able to grind out a solid victory over the Fordham Rams on Tuesday, winning 68-61. Dayton's forward DaRon Holmes II looked sharp as he posted a double-double on 19 points and 12 rebounds in addition to three blocks.

Rhode Island is expected to lose this next one by 6. Now might not be the best time to take Rhode Island against the spread since they've let down bettors for the past three consecutive games.

Rhode Island ended up a good deal behind Dayton when they played when the two teams previously met in March of last year, losing 84-72. The loss knocked Rhode Island out of the playoffs, so expect them to come at Dayton with a vengeful fire.

How To Watch

  • When: Friday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: University of Dayton Arena -- Dayton, Ohio
  • TV: ESPN2
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $26.25

Odds

The Flyers are a solid 6-point favorite against the Rams, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 6-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -109

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Series History

Dayton have won eight out of their last 13 games against Rhode Island.

  • Mar 04, 2021 - Dayton 84 vs. Rhode Island 72
  • Feb 16, 2021 - Rhode Island 91 vs. Dayton 89
  • Jan 30, 2021 - Dayton 67 vs. Rhode Island 56
  • Mar 04, 2020 - Dayton 84 vs. Rhode Island 57
  • Feb 11, 2020 - Dayton 81 vs. Rhode Island 67
  • Mar 01, 2019 - Rhode Island 72 vs. Dayton 70
  • Feb 09, 2019 - Dayton 77 vs. Rhode Island 48
  • Feb 23, 2018 - Rhode Island 81 vs. Dayton 56
  • Jan 20, 2018 - Rhode Island 88 vs. Dayton 74
  • Feb 10, 2017 - Dayton 75 vs. Rhode Island 74
  • Jan 06, 2017 - Dayton 67 vs. Rhode Island 64
  • Feb 27, 2016 - Rhode Island 75 vs. Dayton 66
  • Feb 12, 2016 - Dayton 68 vs. Rhode Island 66