Iowa State Cyclones vs Dayton Flyers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/24

Planning on watching today’s Cyclones and Flyers game? Catch the action at Lahaina Civic Center in Maui, HI, as the Flyers hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on ESPNU. Iowa State is favored by -8.5 in this non-conference contest against Dayton. The game’s over/under currently sits at 140.5 points.

IOWA STATE CYCLONES VS DAYTON FLYERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Dayton Flyers +8.5

This game will be played at Lahaina Civic Center at 8:30 ET on Tuesday, November 26th.

WHY BET THE DAYTON FLYERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-68 in favor of the Flyers.
• Not only will Dayton pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +8.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.

Can the Cyclones Lock in a Win at Maui?

Iowa State fell to Auburn 83-81 on Monday, losing a close one on the road. The Cyclones were +3.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread. The game’s total points hit 164, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 144.

Iowa State led 49-33 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 32 points while allowing 50. Letting Auburn come back like that will be a tough pill to swallow for the Cyclones.

Iowa State put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 47.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.8%. They connected on 38.9% of their threes, going 7 for 18, and were strong from the line, hitting 82.8% of their free throws (24/29).

Keshon Gilbert led the way with 23 points in just 21 minutes, shooting 8 of 10 from the field. Johni Broome added 21 points and 10 rebounds, while Chad Baker-Mazara contributed 18 points, hitting 3 of 4 from deep.

Iowa State’s defense struggled, giving up 83 points on 47% shooting from the field. The Cyclones allowed 59% shooting inside the arc, with their opponents hitting 19 of 32 two-point attempts.

From three-point range, Iowa State’s defense allowed 9 threes on 27 attempts, a 33% clip. They also sent their opponents to the line 22 times, where they converted 18 free throws, shooting 81%. Iowa State gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.

Will Dayton Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?

Dayton’s recent game against North Carolina on Monday was a heartbreaker. The Flyers, who were +9 point underdogs, lost 92-90 on the road. Despite the loss, they covered the spread, and the game’s total points of 182 exceeded the O/U line of 158.

Dayton seemed poised for an upset, leading 51-33 at halftime. However, they allowed 59 points in the second half while scoring just 39 themselves, letting the Tar Heels come back for the win.

Dayton put up 90 points in their last game, shooting 43.2% from the field and hitting 43.8% from beyond the arc, connecting on 14 of 32 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.7%, and they were solid at the free-throw line, making 12 of 15 for 80%.

RJ Davis led the way with 30 points and 7 rebounds, while Seth Trimble added 27 points and 10 boards, shooting 71.4% from the field. The Flyers dished out 19 assists, with Posh Alexander contributing 6 of them.

Dayton’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 92 points on 51% shooting from the field. The Flyers allowed 19 two-point baskets on 31 attempts, a 61% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, Dayton’s opponents hit 9 of 23 threes, shooting 39%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 34 times, where they made 27 free throws, shooting 79%. Dayton gave up 8 offensive rebounds.