Connecticut vs Dayton Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/27/24

In this article, we will formulate a Connecticut vs Dayton prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, November 27th at the Lahaina Civic Center in Maui, Hawaii. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Connecticut Huskies Betting Preview

The Connecticut Huskies are 4-2 this year after they lost to Colorado by a score of 73-72 in their last game. Connecticut led 40-32 at the half, but they were outscored 41-32 in the second half for the narrow loss. The Huskies shot 48.1% from the field, 38.7% on three-pointers, and 76.9% on free throws in the game. Liam McNeeley led UConn with 20 points and one assist in the game.

Prior to that loss, the Huskies lost to Memphis by a score of 99-97 but did win their first four games of the year. Connecticut has scored 90.4 points per game and they have allowed 60.6 points per game, while also averaging 41.6 rebounds and 21.8 assists per game this season. Alex Karaban is averaging 16.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game, while Connecticut is shooting 52.2% from the field, 73.2% on free throws, and 37.7% on three-pointers this year. 

Dayton Flyers Betting Preview

The Dayton Flyers are 5-2 this season after they lost to Iowa State by a score of 89-84 in their last game. Dayton led 41-37 at the half, but they were outscored 52-43 in the second half in the loss. The Flyers shot 58% from the field, 38.9% on three-pointers, and 73.1% on free throws in the game. Malachi Smith led Dayton with 22 points and nine assists in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Flyers lost to North Carolina by a score of 92-90 but did win their first five games of the season. Dayton has scored 79.2 points per game and they have allowed 65.3 points per game, while also averaging 38.3 rebounds and 18.2 assists per game this season. Enoch Cheeks is averaging 14.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game, while Dayton is shooting 47.6% from the field, 64% on free throws, and 33.8% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Connecticut will beat Dayton

• Connecticut has won 37 of its last 40 games against non-conference opponents.
• Dayton has lost each of its last four games against AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.

Connecticut vs Dayton Prediction 

Connecticut didn’t think they would be playing in the last-place game of the Maui Tournament, but after choking away leads against Memphis and Colorado, here they are. The Huskies have played some very poor defense in this tournament, but they should dominate on the offensive end of the court here. Dayton lost to UNC and Iowa State in their first two games, but they could have easily won both of those games. The Flyers have really struggled on defense in their last two losses and it won’t get any better here. Take Connecticut to avoid going 0-3 in Maui and to get the cover.