Northwestern Wildcats vs Dayton Flyers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/9/24

Planning on watching today’s Wildcats and Flyers game? Catch the action at UD Arena in Dayton, OH, as the Flyers hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Dayton as the -3.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 137.5 points.

NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS VS DAYTON FLYERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Dayton Flyers -3.5

This game will be played at UD Arena at 7:30 ET on Saturday, November 9th.

WHY BET THE DAYTON FLYERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Flyers.
• Not only will Dayton pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Do the Wildcats Have What it Takes on the Road?

Northwestern Wildcats Recent Game/Games

Northwestern opened their season with a dominant 90-46 win over Lehigh on Monday, November 4th. Playing at home, the Wildcats entered as -16.5 favorites and covered the spread comfortably. The combined points for the game were 136, just under the O/U line of 138.5.

Northwestern took control early, leading 51-15 at halftime. In the 2nd half, they scored 39 points and allowed 31, easing off defensively but still maintaining a strong offensive performance.

Northwestern’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 90 points on 54.5% shooting from the field. They connected on 45% of their three-point attempts, going 9-for-20, and shot 58.7% from inside the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 60.6%, and they dished out 22 assists as a team.

Nick Martinelli led the way with 26 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 75% from the field and hitting both of his three-point attempts. Luke Hunger added 15 points in just 15 minutes, shooting 70% overall. Jalen Leach contributed 12 points and 6 assists, while Nasir Whitlock chipped in 11 points despite going 0-for-4 from three-point range.

Northwestern’s defense struggled, giving up 46 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 54% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 27 two-point baskets on 46 attempts, a 58% shooting percentage.

From three-point range, Northwestern’s opponents hit 9 of 20 shots, shooting 45%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 9 free throws, a 64% rate. Northwestern allowed 13 offensive rebounds in the game.

Will Dayton Live Up to Expectations at Home?

Dayton opened their season with a dominant 87-57 win over Saint Francis U on Monday. The Flyers, who were -22.5 favorites, covered the spread, and the game’s total points of 144 exceeded the O/U line of 137.

Dayton led 40-28 at halftime and turned up the heat in the 2nd half, scoring 47 points while holding the Red Flash to 29.

Dayton put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 45.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.5%. They were dominant inside, hitting 63.9% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 25% of their threes (8/32).

The Flyers grabbed 17 offensive rebounds and dished out 20 assists. Zed Key and Jeremy Clayville each scored 14 points, with Clayville hitting 4 threes at 50% efficiency. Malachi Smith added 11 points and 6 assists, shooting 62.5% from the field.

Dayton’s defense held their opponent to 57 points, despite allowing them to shoot 45% from the field on 31/68 attempts. Inside the arc, the Flyers gave up 23/36 shooting, a 63% clip.

From three-point range, Dayton limited their opponent to 8/32 shooting, just 25%. They also sent them to the line 25 times, where they hit 17 free throws at a 68% rate. The Flyers allowed 17 offensive rebounds.