North Carolina vs Dayton Prediction 11-25-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a North Carolina vs Dayton prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, November 25th at the Lahaina Civic Center in Maui, Hawaii. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

North Carolina Tar Heels Betting Preview

The North Carolina Tar Heels are 3-1 this year after they defeated Hawaii by a score of 87-69 in their last game. North Carolina led 41-34 at the half and they added 46 more points in the second half for the win. The Tar Heels shot 51.9% from the field, 33.3% on three-pointers, and 76.5% on free throws in the game. Elliot Cadeau led UNC with 17 points and four assists in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Tar Heels defeated American by a score of 107-55 but did lose to Kansas by a score of 92-89 before that. North Carolina has scored 93.3 points per game and they have allowed 73 points per game, while also averaging 39 rebounds and 16.8 assists per game this season. RJ Davis is averaging 17.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game, while UNC is shooting 47.7% from the field, 82.6% on free throws, and 34.8% on three-pointers this year. 

Dayton Flyers Betting Preview

The Dayton Flyers are 5-0 this season after they defeated New Mexico State by a score of 74-53 in their last game. Dayton led 29-28 at halftime and scored 45 points in the second half in the win. The Flyers shot 46.6% from the field, 37% on three-pointers, and 55.6% on free throws in the game. Nate Santos led Dayton with 23 points and eight rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Flyers defeated a non-D-1 team, Ball State, Northwestern, and St. Francis to start the season. Dayton has scored 77 points per game and they have allowed 60 points per game, while also averaging 39 rebounds and 18 assists per game this season. Enoch Cheeks is averaging 15.0 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 3.3 steals per game, while Dayton is shooting 48.7% from the field, 62% on free throws, and 31.1% on three-pointers this year. 

Why North Carolina will beat Dayton

• North Carolina has won 12 of its last 13 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Dayton has lost nine of its last 10 games against AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
• North Carolina has won the first half in each of its last nine Monday games against non-conference opponents.

North Carolina vs Dayton Prediction 

Dayton comes into this matchup looking to stay undefeated on the season, but the only real competition they have played is Northwestern so far. North Carolina started their trip to Hawaii with a win over the Rainbow Warriors by a score of 87-69 on Friday night, so they should have a slight advantage here. The Tar Heels did lose to Kansas earlier this season, but I think they will roll to a victory here. Take UNC to cover.