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Dayton Flyers Favored Over Davidson Wildcats in A10 Showdown, Betting Odds and Prediction Available

In an upcoming A10 showdown, the Davidson Wildcats will face off against the Dayton Flyers. The Wildcats are coming off a recent loss to George Mason, while the Flyers secured a win against Saint Louis. Dayton holds a 2-0 record against Davidson from last season. The betting odds currently favor Dayton by -8.5 points, with no change in the line. Will Dayton secure their sixth conference win? Read on for more insight and predictions in our NCAAB Picks.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Wildcats +315 | Flyers -410
• Spread: Wildcats +8.5 (-110) | Flyers -8.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 143.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Dayton will win straight-up is 80%.

Davidson vs Dayton Stats

Davidson Wildcats

The Davidson Wildcats are currently 3-5 in A10 play, with recent losses against Rhode Island and St. Joseph's. Despite some struggles, they rebounded with a road win against Richmond and are now focusing on their upcoming games. Reed Bailey and Bobby Durkin have been standouts offensively for the Wildcats, with Bailey averaging 19.9 PPG and Durkin averaging 15.4 PPG. Davidson only has three players averaging double digits, with Connor Kochera, who managed 11 points in the last game, averaging 14 PPG.

In terms of statistics, Davidson ranks 122nd in DI in Ken Pomeroy's ratings and is 2-4 on the road. Offensively, they average 75.1 points per game, shooting 46.87% from the field and 36.59% from three-point range. Defensively, they allow an average of 72.37 points per game and are ranked 213th in defense. They are working on improving their defensive performance, and are currently ranked 166th in offense and 252 in overall power ranking.

Dayton Flyers Analysis

The Dayton Flyers have shown improvement in conference play, winning four of their past five games to reach a 5-4 record in A10 action. Senior forward Nate Santos has been a standout player, scoring over 20 points in five games this season. Senior guard Enoch Cheeks has also performed well, averaging 13 PPG and 6 RPG. However, junior guard Malachi Smith has been struggling with shooting below 40% in five straight games. The Flyers rank 74th in the country in Ken Pomeroy's ratings and have a solid offense, shooting 47.04% from the field and 36.55% from three-point range. They are scoring an average of 74.9 points per game and allowing 69.2 points per game on defense. Despite a recent loss to St. Bonaventure, Dayton has only dropped one home game all season. Their next game is against Davidson, who has a 3-0 record in their last three matchups against Dayton.

Davidson Wildcats Facing Defensive Challenges Ahead of Matchup Against Sharp-Shooting Dayton Flyers

The Davidson Wildcats have experienced some difficulties recently, with losses in four of their last five games, including three out of four conference road games. However, they have shown improvement with four wins in their last five games, highlighted by a victory over St. Joseph's. Defensively, the Wildcats have struggled, allowing 109 points per 100 possessions compared to the Flyers' 105 points per 100 possessions. Dayton has been particularly strong from beyond the arc, shooting 36.5% on the season, which could pose a challenge for the Wildcats who are ranked 315th in three-point defense. In their past six home wins, Dayton has had four victories by eight or more points.

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