Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Connecticut vs Dayton NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Maui.
Connecticut vs Dayton Prediction
The Huskies and Flyers are set to face off at 11:59 ET on ESPN2. The Flyers will host the game at Lahaina Civic Center in Maui, HI. Connecticut is favored by -7.5 in this non-conference contest against Dayton. The game's over/under currently sits at 149 points.
Connecticut vs. Dayton Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Connecticut Huskies at Dayton Flyers
- Where: Maui at Lahaina Civic Center
- Date: Wednesday, November 27th
- Betting Odds UCONN -7.5, UCONN -317 | DAY +247 O/U 149
Huskies Preview: Will the Huskies Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?
Connecticut Huskies Recent Game/Games
Connecticut dropped to 3-2 on the season after a 73-72 loss to Colorado on Tuesday. The Huskies were -14.5 point favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 145, just over the O/U line of 143.
UConn led 40-32 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring only 32 points while allowing 41. The Huskies will need to address their second-half performance as they look to bounce back in their next game.
Huskies Offense Breakdown
Connecticut's offense put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 48.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 59.6%. They connected on 12 of 31 three-point attempts, hitting 38.7% from deep, while shooting 61.9% on two-point shots. At the free-throw line, they made 10 of 13 attempts, good for 76.9%.
Liam McNeeley led the way with 20 points, hitting 4 of 6 from beyond the arc. Julian Hammond III, Solo Ball, and Elijah Malone each added 16 points, with Hammond knocking down 4 of 5 threes. Andrej Jakimovski contributed 12 points and a team-high 10 rebounds, while Hassan Diarra chipped in 11 points and 6 assists.
Huskies Team Defense
Connecticut's defense struggled, giving up 73 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 51% from the field. They allowed 23 made field goals, including 9 threes on 16 attempts, a 56% clip.
Inside the arc, the Huskies gave up 14 two-point baskets on 29 attempts (48%). They also sent their opponent to the line 28 times, where they converted 18 free throws (64%).
Flyers Preview: Is A Home Victory Likely for Underdog Dayton?
Dayton Flyers Recent Game/Games
Dayton dropped to 1-2 on the season after an 89-84 loss to Iowa State on Tuesday. The Flyers were +10 underdogs going into the game, but they managed to keep it close, covering the spread.
Dayton led 41-37 at halftime but allowed 52 points in the second half while scoring 43. The total points for the game reached 173, surpassing the O/U line of 142.5.
Flyers Offense Breakdown
Dayton's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 84 points with a 58% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage was even more impressive at 64%, thanks in large part to their 68.8% shooting from two-point range. From beyond the arc, the Flyers hit 38.9%, connecting on 7 of 18 attempts.
Malachi Smith was a standout, dishing out 9 assists and scoring 22 points on 7 of 9 shooting, including 2 of 3 from three-point range. Keshon Gilbert also had a big game, scoring 24 points while hitting 6 of 8 shots. Zed Key was nearly perfect from the field, making 6 of 7 attempts.
Flyers Team Defense
Dayton's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 89 points while allowing the opponent to shoot 58% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 22 two-point baskets on 32 attempts, a 68% shooting rate.
From three-point range, Dayton's defense gave up 7 made threes on 18 attempts, a 38% shooting percentage. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 19 free throws, shooting 73%.
Huskies vs Flyers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last ten games away from home, the Huskies have a straight up record of 8-2 while going 6-3-1 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 78 points per game in these contests.
- In their last three home games, Dayton has averaged 86 points per game while allowing 84. The team's record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-1.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Flyers have a straight up record of 3-7 and an ATS mark of 5-4-1.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting favorite, the Huskies have gone 0-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
Connecticut vs Dayton Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Dayton +7.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.