Dayton Flyers (25-7) vs. Arizona Wildcats (26-8)
March 23, 2024 12:45 pm EDT
The Line: Arizona Wildcats -8.5; Over/Under: +149
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In this article, we will formulate a Dayton vs Arizona betting prediction for this college basketball showdown on Saturday, March 23rd at the Delta Center. We will take a look at:
-The Dayton Flyers recent form and recent player performance
-The Arizona Wildcats recent form and recent player performance
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between Dayton and Arizona.
Dayton Storms Back in Game 1
Dayton was down 17 points in Game 1 of the tournament against the Nevada Wolfpack, just after a defeat to Duquesne. but they stormed back and were able to secure the 63-60 victory. DaRon Holmes II had a strong game putting up 18 points and nine rebounds. Dayton on the season is averaging 74.4 points while their defense is giving up 66.1 points per game. They are shooting 47.7 percent from the field and the offense is going to need to be strong early in this game. Dayton’s top player has been DaRon Holmes II who is averaging 20.3 points while shooting 54.7 percent from the field and 38 percent from behind the three point line.
Arizona Offense Impresses in First Game
Arizona faced off against Long Beach State in the first game, and the offense was sure strong. Arizona scored 85 points and that was enough to win by 20 points. Before that game, they lost to Oregon. At halftime they were only up by six points, but they pulled away in the second half. Kylan Boswell had a strong game, putting up 20 points and eight assists. Arizona is averaging 87.9 points, while their defense is giving up 72 points per game. Arizona is going to need the offense to push here, and put the pressure on the Dayton defense.
Dayton vs Arizona Betting Prediction
Arizona is going to have no issue running up the score here. Dayton’s defense hasn’t been awful this season, giving up 66.1 points per game, but they haven’t faced many offenses like the one that Arizona has. Dayton’s offense is averaging 74.44 points per game with the offense, but they aren’t going to score enough to keep this game close. Arizona will be covering the spread when they go into halftime. Back Arizona against the spread.
