The UNLV Runnin’ Rebels and Dayton Flyers face off on Wednesday in a college basketball showdown at UD Arena. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free UNLV vs Dayton prediction.

UNLV’s Defense Hasn’t Been Good Enough

UNLV’s defense hasn’t been good enough overall this season and when they have struggled, that’s basically been the reason. Three games ago against Florida State they gave up 83 points and two games ago against Richmond they gave up 82 points. In the last game against Akron the defense gave up 70 points, but the offense scored 72. There were four different players that put up at least 11 points. Luis Rodriguez put up 13 points, six rebounds, and three assists. UNLV on the season is averaging 72.7 points while their defense is giving up 73.8 points per game. Kalib Boone is averaging 13.8 points while shooting 69.6 percent from the field. UNLV is 3-3 in the Mountain West, where Colorado State (8-0) and Nevada (6-0) are still undefeated.

Dayton Looks for Fourth Straight Win

Dayton has won three straight games and in the last game against Grambling they were dominant. Dayton gave up only 46 points and that was enough for the 30 point victory. Nate Santos had a huge game putting up 26 points. Dayton on the season is averaging over 70 points per game while their defense is giving up 64.1 points per game. The defense is ranked 42nd in the league. DaRon Holmes II is averaging 15.5 points while shooting 47.4 percent from the field and 30.8 percent from behind the three point line. 

UNLV vs Dayton Betting Prediction

UNLV’s defense has been an issue and overall they are giving up 73.8 points per game. Dayton on the season is averaging 70 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Dayton has all kinds of scorers and they are going to put on a show with their offense here. UNLV is going to struggle to keep up and that will be the difference as Dayton is going to get the job done here. Back Dayton against the spread.