Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Flyers and Wildcats. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on CBSS, and it's hosted by the Wildcats at John M. Belk Arena in Davidson, NC. Get ready to place your bets! In this Atlantic 10 matchup, the Flyers are the betting favorite against the Wildcats. The over/under for the game is 136.5 points.

DAYTON FLYERS VS DAVIDSON WILDCATS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Davidson Wildcats +4.5

This game will be played at John M. Belk Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 3rd.

WHY BET THE DAVIDSON WILDCATS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-67 in favor of the Wildcats.
  • Not only will Davidson pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 141 points.

Can The Flyers Secure a Win at Davidson?

So far this season, Dayton has played in 12 games and has a record of 10-2. Their road record is 2-2, and they are undefeated at home with a record of 8-0. Prior to today's matchup, Dayton holds a 6-5-1 record ATS. In their last five games, the team is 3-2 vs. the spread.

In 12 games, Dayton comes in with an over/under mark of 8-4-0, with their games averaging 140 points per game. In the Flyers' last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 145 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 4-1.

Coming off their recent game, the Dayton offense tallied 78 points in a matchup against Longwood. Their field goal percentage for the game was 52.9%, and they made 11 threes. Leading the team in scoring is DaRon Holmes II, who is averaging 17.7 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, Koby Brea also maintains a PPG average of 12.2 heading into game.

This season, the Dayton defense has been impressive, holding the 55th position in the country while permitting an average of 65.6 points per contest. Dayton's three-point defense is currently 104th in the country at 6.9 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 41.8% of their shots vs. Dayton.

Will the Wildcats Exceed Expectations at Home?

Davidson currently has a 10-3 record. On the road, the Wildcats are 3-3, while they are undefeated at home with a 5-0 record. As of today's game, Davidson holds a 7-4 ATS record. In their last ten games, Davidson has gone 2-2 vs. the spread.

In 13 games, Davidson comes in with an over/under mark of 5-6-0, with their games averaging 135.4 points per game. The Wildcats have seen their last five games conclude with a collective average of 134 points per game and an over/under record of 1-3.

The Davidson offense is coming off a game where they scored 72 points against Ohio. They posted a field goal percentage of 40% and connected on 6 threes. Leading the team in scoring was Reed Bailey with 15 points. Grant Huffman also added 15 points for the Wildcats.

So far, the Wildcats' defense is ranked 54th in the country at 65.5 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Ohio, the Bobcats finished with a field goal percentage of 39% and a total of 69 points vs. Davidson.