In this article we will formulate a Dayton vs Davidson prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, February 15th at UD Arena in Dayton, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Dayton Flyers Betting Preview
The Dayton Flyers are 15-9 (6-5) this season after they lost to VCU by a score of 99-73 in their last game. Dayton trailed 50-27 at halftime and they allowed 49 points in the second half in the blowout loss. The Flyers shot 37% from the field, 37% on three pointers, and 60% on free throws in the game. Amael L’Etang led Dayton with 15 points and 13 rebounds, while Jordan Derkack added 15 points and eight rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, Dayton defeated St. Bonaventure by a score of 72-70, but lost to St. Louis by a score of 102-71 before that. The Flyers have scored 76.1 points per game with 32.7 rebounds and 14.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 71.9 points against per game this season. Javon Bennett is averaging 16.0 points and 3.2 assists per game, while De’Shayne Montgomery is averaging 15.0 points and 3.7 rebounds per game for the Flyers. Dayton is shooting 44.6% from the field, 75.2% on free throws, and 32.8% on three pointers this season.
Davidson Wildcats Betting Preview
The Davidson Wildcats are 15-9 (6-5) this year after they defeated a non-D1 team by a score of 114-53 in their last game. Davidson led 50-17 at halftime and they scored 64 points in the second half for the easy win. The Wildcats shot 61% from the field, 50% on three pointers, and 85% on free throws in the game. Manie Joses led Davidson with 14 points and eight rebounds, while Roberts Blums added 14 points and four assists in the win.
Prior to that game, Davidson defeated Loyola by a score of 84-64, but lost to St. Louis by a score of 91-82 before that. The Wildcats have scored 74.5 points per game with 33.2 rebounds and 14.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 68.6 points against per game this season. Roberts Blums is averaging 11.8 points and 2.9 rebounds per game, while Josh Scovens is averaging 10.9 points and 4.3 rebounds per game for the Wildcats. Davidson is shooting 46.8% from the field, 68.0% on free throws, and 37.9% on three pointers this year.
Why the Dayton Flyers will win
- Dayton has won each of its last 11 day games against Conference opponents at University of Dayton Arena.
- Davidson has lost three of its last four games following a home win.
- The home team has won the first half in each of Dayton’s last seven games.
Why the Davidson Wildcats will win
- Dayton has lost five of its last six games.
- Davidson has won four of its last five road games.
- Davidson has won the first half in each of its last five games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Davidson’s last 10 Sunday games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.
- Each of Dayton’s last five games have produced a total of 142+ points.
Dayton vs Davidson Prediction
Dayton comes into this matchup really struggling over the last few weeks and they have lost by 26 and 31 points in two of their last three games. The Flyers are shooting 45% from the field, but they have allowed at least 81 points in four of their last five. Davidson has won three of their last four games and they have scored at least 82 points in three straight. The Wildcats are shooting 47% from the field and they have allowed 64 points or fewer in four of their last five games. Dayton hasn’t won by four points in their last six games, but I think they are due for a bounce back performance at home. Take the Flyers here.