UNLV (5-4) vs. Dayton (9-2)
December 17, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Dayton -12; Over/Under: 142
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In this article, we will formulate a Dayton vs UNLV Prediction for this college basketball game on Tuesday, December 17th, at the UD Arena.
UNLV Bounced Back
Two games ago UNLV struggled against Creighton, but in the last game against Pacifc they looked good. UNLV scored 72 points and that was enough for the seven point victory. Julian Rishwain was the top player putting up 21 points, four rebounds, and four assists. There were three different players that put up at least 11 points. UNLV is averaging 72.8 points while their defense is giving up 71.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 250th in the league while the defense is ranked 208th. Dedan Thomas Jr is averaging 16.7 points while shooting 40.9 percent from the field.
Why UNLV Will Beat Dayton
- UNLV has won eight of its last 10 night games against non-Conference opponents.
Can Dayton Make a Run?
The way Dayton has started the season, they look like a team that could make a run during March Madnress. In the last game against Marquette, Dayton scored 71 points but even more impressive was the deense giving up only 63 points. Zed Key had a strong game putting up 15 points and three rebounds. Dayton on the season is averaging 79.8 points while their defense is giving up 67.5 points per game. The offfense is ranked 95h in the league while the defense is ranked 92nd. Enoch Cheeks is averaging 15.8 points while shooting 58.1 percent from the field. There were four different players that are averaging at least 11 points per game, and in this game it’s going to need to be a balanced attack again.
Dayton vs UNLV Prediction
This feels like a major letdown spot for Dayton. Dayton is coming off a big win against Marquette and this is a game that they should have very little issue with. UNLV’s offense has been strong this season averaging 72.8 poins per game and they are going to find some offensive success again. Dayton still should come away with the win, but UNLV is going to keep it close. Back UNLV against the spread here. It might be one you have to sweat out, but it’s going to cash.
