UNLV Runnin’ Rebels vs Dayton Flyers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/17/24

Planning on watching today’s Runnin’ Rebels and Flyers game? Catch the action at UD Arena in Dayton, OH, as the Flyers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on PEAC. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 141 points, and Dayton is favored by -11.5 vs. UNLV.

UNLV RUNNIN’ REBELS VS DAYTON FLYERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: UNLV Runnin’ Rebels +11.5

This game will be played at UD Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 17th.

WHY BET THE UNLV RUNNIN’ REBELS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Flyers.
• Even though we have Dayton winning straight-up, we like UNLV at +11.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 141 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.

Can the Runnin’ Rebels Pull Off a Win at Dayton?

UNLV improved to 5-4 on the season with a 72-65 win over Pacific on Saturday, December 14th. The Runnin’ Rebels got the win at home, but they didn’t cover the -12.5 spread.

UNLV led 34-29 at halftime and scored 38 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The game’s total points of 137 fell just under the O/U line of 138.5.

In their last game, UNLV put up 72 points, shooting 44.8% from the field and 51.7% in effective field goal percentage. They hit 8 of 18 threes, shooting 44.4% from deep, and connected on 75% of their free throws, going 12 for 16.

Julian Rishwain led the way with 21 points, hitting 5 of 7 threes and shooting 63.6% overall. Elias Ralph added 19 points and 11 rebounds, despite shooting just 35.3% from the field.

UNLV’s defense gave up 65 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field. They allowed 18 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 45% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 8 of 18 threes, shooting 44%. UNLV also sent them to the line 16 times, where they made 12 free throws, a 75% success rate. The Runnin’ Rebels gave up 12 offensive rebounds.

Does Dayton Stand a Chance at Home?

Dayton Flyers Recent Game/Games

The Flyers improved to 8-2 on the season with a 71-63 win over Marquette on Saturday. Dayton, who were -1 favorites, covered the spread with the victory.

After trailing 36-26 at halftime, Dayton turned things around by scoring 45 points in the 2nd half while holding Marquette to 27. The total points for the game were 134, falling under the O/U line of 149.5.

Dayton’s offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 47.5% from the field. They were strong inside, hitting 59.5% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 4 of 19 threes (21.1%). Their effective field goal percentage was 50.8%, and they hit only 56.2% of their free throws.

The Flyers grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 19 assists. Chase Ross led the way with 19 points, shooting 60% overall and 40% from three. Kam Jones added 18 points and 4 assists, while Zed Key and Javon Bennett each contributed 15 points, with Bennett hitting 3 of 4 threes.

Dayton’s defense gave up 63 points while allowing the opponent to shoot 47% from the field. Inside the arc, the Flyers struggled, as the other team hit 59% of their two-point attempts, going 25/42.

From three-point range, Dayton held the opponent to 4/19 shooting, just 21%. The Flyers also sent them to the line 16 times, where they made 9 free throws (56%). Dayton allowed 15 offensive rebounds.