Nevada Wolf Pack (26-7) vs. Dayton Flyers (24-7)
March 21, 2024 4:30 pm EDT
The Line: Dayton Flyers +1; Over/Under: +136.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Nevada vs Dayton betting prediction for this College Basketball showdown on Thursday, March 21st at the Delta Center. We will take a look at:
-The Nevada Wolfpack recent form and recent player performance
-The Dayton Flyers recent form and recent player performance
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between Nevada and Dayton.
Is Nevada Being Overlooked?
Some were shocked that Nevada fell as low as a ten-seed, especially with how good the Mountain West was this season. Two games ago against UNLV, the defense really stepped up and they ended up winning by ten points. In the last game though against Colorado State, Nevada scored 78 points but the defense gave up 85 points. Nevada is averaging 76.4 points while their defense is giving up 67.1 points per game. Guard Jarod Lucas is averaging 17.8 points while shooting 42.2 percent from the field and 39.7 percent from behind the three point line.
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Dayton Coming off a Shocking Loss
Dayton in the last game scored only 57 points and they ended up losing by eight points. DaRon Holmes II had a strong game putting up 24 points, 13 rebounds, and three assists. Two games ago against VCU, Dayton scored 91 points and they are going to need the offense to run up the score here. Dayton is averaging 74.7 points while their defense is giving up 66.3 points per game. Holmes II has been the top player averaging 20.4 points while shooting 54.5 percent from the field and 38.5 percent from behind the three point line.
Nevada vs Dayton Betting Prediction
Nevada really should be the seven seed and Dayton should be the 10 seed, because Nevada is the better team here. Nevada is averaging 76.4 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score against this Dayton offense. Dayton’s offense is also good, but they haven’t played the tougher schedule, and Nevada will get the job done. Back Nevada against the spread.
