Cincinnati Bearcats vs Dayton Flyers Prediction & Odds – November 14, 2026

Cincinnati visits Dayton at UD Arena with both teams looking to establish an early rhythm. The Bearcats bring a 2-1 record, while the Flyers are 1-2 despite a productive offense.

Game details and odds

Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 7:30 pm EST · UD Arena

Total: 146.5 — over -110, under -110.

Odds checked November 14, 2026 20:02 UTC. Odds subject to change.

Cincinnati’s defense faces a tougher road setting

Cincinnati has allowed 60.0 points per game through three outings, a useful counterweight to an offense averaging 73.7. The Bearcats also average 10.7 steals and 17.7 assists. Myles Colvin leads the team at 12.0 points and 6.0 rebounds per game, giving Cincinnati production on both ends.

Cincinnati opened with home wins over American University, 79-53, and Green Bay, 81-64, before Minnesota handed the Bearcats a 63-61 loss. The first two games showed Cincinnati could create separation while keeping opponents from matching its scoring. The Minnesota game presented a different test: Cincinnati stayed close but could not get enough points to finish the job. All three completed games were at Fifth Third Arena, so this trip changes the setting for a team still finding out how its approach travels.

Dayton’s scoring meets a defensive question

Dayton averages 84.7 points and shoots 49% from the field through three games, but it has allowed 79.3 points per game. Aiden Derkack leads the Flyers with 22.0 points and 10.3 rebounds per game. That scoring and rebounding gives Dayton a focal point against Cincinnati’s defense.

Dayton began with an 89-58 win over NJIT, then lost 81-76 to Northern Illinois and 99-89 to Siena. Those results show the Flyers can score in different game conditions, but they have also needed more stops in their last two outings. The Siena game was especially revealing: Dayton reached 89 points and still lost by double digits. Each completed game was at UD Arena, where the Flyers have already experienced both a comfortable win and two defeats. Keeping opponents in check matters more than simply matching another strong scoring total.

Injury news

Cincinnati Bearcats: No player statuses returned in the latest check..

Dayton Flyers: No player statuses returned in the latest check..

Availability checked November 14, 2026 20:02 UTC. Reported statuses may change; final lineups are not confirmed here.

BTB Betting Pick

Winner pick: Cincinnati Bearcats.

Cincinnati’s lower points-allowed average and stronger early record make it the pick. Dayton’s scoring gives the Flyers a clear path to challenge that edge, particularly if the Bearcats’ offense stalls again.

Original winner pick recorded November 14, 2026 20:02 UTC. Subsequent updates retain that selection.