Davidson Wildcats vs Dayton Flyers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/4/25
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Wildcats and Flyers. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Flyers at UD Arena in Dayton, OH. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this Atlantic 10 conference game currently have Dayton as the -8.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 142.5 points.
DAVIDSON WILDCATS VS DAYTON FLYERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Davidson Wildcats +8.5
This game will be played at UD Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, February 4th.
WHY BET THE DAVIDSON WILDCATS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Flyers.
- Even though we have Dayton winning straight-up, we like Davidson at +8.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Is a Road Win Possible for the Wildcats?
Davidson Wildcats Recent Game/Games
Davidson fell to 12-8 on the season after a 64-60 home loss to George Mason on Saturday. The Wildcats entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.
Davidson trailed 33-29 at halftime and both teams scored 31 points in the second half. The game’s total points of 124 came in under the O/U line of 133.5.
Davidson’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 35.6% from the field and 30% from three-point range, finishing with 60 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.1%, and they managed 10 offensive rebounds and 12 assists.
Bobby Durkin led the way with 17 points, hitting 4 of 12 from deep. Jalen Haynes and Darius Maddox each added 12 points, with Haynes shooting 55.6% overall and hitting his only three-point attempt.
Davidson’s defense held their opponent to 64 points on 35% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 41% shooting, with the other team making 12 of 29 shots.
From beyond the arc, Davidson’s defense allowed 9 threes on 30 attempts, a 30% shooting rate. They sent their opponent to the free-throw line 11 times, where they made 9 free throws, an 81% success rate. Davidson also gave up 10 offensive rebounds.
Can the Flyers Live Up to the Hype at Home?
Dayton Flyers Recent Game/Games
Dayton improved to 14-7 on the season with a 71-63 win over Saint Louis on Friday. The Flyers, who were +2 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The combined points for the game were 134, falling short of the 143.5 O/U line.
Dayton took control early, leading 37-25 at halftime. In the second half, they scored 34 points while allowing 38, but their strong first half was enough to secure the win.
Dayton’s offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 41.4% from the field. They connected on 11 of 28 three-point attempts, hitting 39.3% from deep, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 51.7%.
Gibson Jimerson led the way with 21 points, shooting 57.1% overall. Javon Bennett added 19 points, hitting 4 of 8 from beyond the arc, while Isaiah Swope contributed 15 points and 5 rebounds.
Dayton’s defense gave up 63 points in this one, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field, hitting 23 of their 49 attempts. Inside the arc, Dayton allowed 13 two-point baskets on 23 tries, a 56% conversion rate.
From three-point range, the Flyers’ defense saw the other team make 10 of 26 attempts, good for 38%. Dayton also sent them to the free-throw line 11 times, where they hit 7 shots, shooting 63% from the stripe. Dayton gave up 6 offensive rebounds in the game.