The Dayton Flyers (4-0) go head-to-head against the No. 4 Virginia Cavaliers (4-0) in the Battle 4 Atlantis at Imperial Arena at Atlantis Resort. The game is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 22, 2018.
Dayton Flyers vs. Virginia Cavaliers Betting Prediction
The last time the Flyers played, they defeated the Butler Bulldogs, 69-64. Dayton’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Butler. The Flyers had a rate of 0.304 (above their season average of 0.277), while the Bulldogs posted a mark of 0.150 (below their season average of 0.321). Josh Cunningham led the way for Dayton, putting up 18 points and eight rebounds.
The Cavaliers dismantled the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in their last game, 74-52. The Cavaliers, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 27.2, had an extraordinary mark of 37.5 and had a free throw rate of 0.250 (above their season average of 0.186). With 15 points, nine assists and eight rebounds, De’Andre Hunter put together a solid performance for Virginia.
The high-powered offense of Virginia will face off against the bottom-tier defense of Dayton. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Cavaliers rank 38th in offensive efficiency, while the Flyers are 266th in defensive efficiency. The Cavaliers figure to have the edge on that side of the ball. Also, the Flyers rank 270th in turnover percentage (19.9 percent), while the Cavaliers rank 37th in opponents’ turnover percentage (21.5 percent).
Dayton vs. Virginia Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Virginia ranks first in assists allowed per game (8.9) while Dayton ranks 234th (14.3).
The Cavaliers rank 88th in steals per game (6.9) while the Flyers rank 266th (5.1).
Dayton ranks 131st in three pointers attempted per game (23.0) while Virginia ranks 273rd (19.4).
The Cavaliers rank 111th in blocks per game (3.7) while the Flyers rank 241st (2.5).
Virginia is sixth in the NCAA with 30.3 rebounds allowed per game while Dayton is 27th with 31.6 rebounds allowed per game.
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