Iowa State vs Dayton Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/26/24

In this article, we will formulate an Iowa State vs Dayton Prediction for this college basketball game on Tuesday, November 26th, at the Lahaina Civic Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Cyclones’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Flyers’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Iowa State

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Dayton

-Recent betting trends in games played between Iowa State and Dayton

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Cyclones and Flyers.

How Does Iowa State Have Confidence?

At halftime on Monday against the Auburn Tigers, Iowa State was up 49-33 and it looked like they were going to cruise to the easy victory. In the second half, the defense gave up 50 points though, and they ended up losing 83-81. Iowa shot 47.2 percent from the field and 38.9 percent from behind the three-point line. Keshon Gilbert put up 23 points, two assists, and one rebound. There were four different players that put up at least 12 points. Iowa State on the season is averaging 83.3 points while their defense is giving up 58.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 70th in the league while the defense is ranked 14th. 

What an Awful Loss for Dayton 

Dayton had a huge chance to pick up a big win that would have looked good on selection Sunday, and they blew it. At halftime against North Carolina, Dayton was up 51-33 and it looked like it would be an easy victory. In the second half though the defense gave up 59 points and they ended up losing by two points. Nate Santos had a strong game putting up 15 points, five rebounds, and two assists. There were five different players that put up at least 10 points. Dayton is averaging 77 points while their defense is giving up 60 points per game. The offense is ranked 180th while the defense is ranked 22nd. Dayton will play against Western Michigan and Lehigh following this one.

Iowa State vs Dayton Prediction

Iowa State’s defense was exposed on Monday against Auburn, and it’s going to be an issue again here. Dayton is averaging 77 points per game, and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Iowa State’s offense is good, but they aren’t going to be good enough here, and it’s going to be Dayton that ends up on top. Back Dayton to cover the spread with ease.