The Dayton Flyers and SMU Mustangs face off on Wednesday in a college basketball showdown at SMU Moody Coliseum. Check out our Dayton vs SMU Prediction.

Dayton Bounces Back in Last Game

Dayton’s last game came against Youngstown State and they were able to secure a 77-69 victory. In the second half, Dayton scored 40 points and that was enough for the win. DaRon Holmes II had a strong game putting up 18 points, three rebounds, and two assists. Dayton is averaging 69.8 points while their defense is giving up 67.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 272nd while the defense is ranked 118th. Holmes on the season is averaging 16.5 while shooting 48.3 percent from the field. 

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SMU Needs Another Strong Defensive Game

SMU faced off against Louisiana-Monroe in the last game and the defense stepped up giving up only 57 points on the way to the victory. At halftime they were down by seven points, but in the second half they outscored the Warhawks 47-27. Zhuric Phelps had a strong game putting up 21 points, four rebounds, and two assists. SMU on the season is averaging 73.9 points while their defense is giving up 63.7 points per game. The defense is ranked 55th and they are going to need the defense to step up in a big way again here. Phelps on the season is averaging 15.9 points while shooting 36.2 percent from the field.

Shane’s Free Pick

SMU’s defense has sure been impressive this season and they are going to lockdown again in this game. Dayton is averaging 69.8 points per game and they aren’t going to find enough offensive success to keep this game close. Phelps is coming off a big game where he put up 21 points and he’s going to find success scoring again here. This is going to be a comfortable victory by SMU. Back SMU against the spread.