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Dayton (1-0) vs Ball State (0-1)
Game Info: Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 7:00 pm (University of Dayton Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Dayton -16.5 / Ball State +16.5 — Over/Under: 141
The Ball State Cardinals and Dayton Flyers meet Wednesday in college basketball action at the UD Arena. Here’s a Ball State vs Dayton Prediction. This article will include a Ball State vs Dayton Pick.
Ball State Cardinals Betting Preview
The Ball State Cardinals lost to Georgia State, and they play Indiana State, Detroit Mercy, and Richmond next. The Ball State Cardinals are averaging 76.5 points on 41.5 percent shooting and allowing 65.5 points on 39.2 percent shooting. Jermahri Hill is averaging 17 points and 4.5 rebounds, while Mickey Pearson Jr. is averaging 13 points and 10.5 rebounds. TJ Burch is the third double-digit scorer and Payton Sparks is grabbing 6 rebounds. The Ball State Cardinals are shooting 24.5 percent from beyond the arc and 63.9 percent from the free throw line. The Ball State Cardinals are allowing 25.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42 rebounds per game.
Dayton Flyers Betting Preview
The Dayton Flyers beat St. Francis (PA) and Northwestern, and they play North Carolina and New Mexico State next. The Dayton Flyers are averaging 79 points on 48.2 percent shooting and allowing 61.5 points on 41.2 percent shooting. Enoch Cheeks is averaging 14.5 points and 7 rebounds, while Zed Key is averaging 12.5 points and 1.5 assists. Malachi Smith is the third double-digit scorer and Javon Bennett is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Dayton Flyers are shooting 30.2 percent from beyond the arc and 64 percent from the free-throw line. The Dayton Flyers are allowing 26.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Dayton Flyers will win
- Dayton has won each of its last 18 games at the University of Dayton Arena.
- Ball State has lost five of its last six away games when playing with a rest advantage.
- Ball State has lost the first half in three of its last four road night games against non-conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Five of Ball State’s last six games have produced a total of 145+ points.
- Sixteen of Dayton’s last 20 home night games against non-conference opponents have produced a total of 137 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Dayton ranks T45th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (4.5).
- Ball State ranks T17th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (30.5).
- Ball State ranks T28th among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (45.5).
Ball State vs Dayton Prediction
The Ball State Cardinals have had issues finishing games dating back to last season, and now they’re running into a team that has a clear talent edge. The Dayton Flyers have looked harp through their first two games, and there’s no reason to think that stops now. Dayton is off to a 2-0 start for both SU and ATS, and they’ll have the best player on the floor in this spot. I have to lay the points with Dayton at home.
Randy Chambers's Pick: Dayton -16.5
