Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Lehigh vs Dayton NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Dayton.
Lehigh vs Dayton Prediction
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Mountain Hawks versus the Flyers? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at UD Arena in Dayton, OH. The over/under for this game is set at 146.5 points, and Dayton is favored by -21.5 against Lehigh in a non-conference matchup.
Lehigh vs. Dayton Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Lehigh Mountain Hawks at Dayton Flyers
- Where: Dayton at UD Arena
- Date: Saturday, December 7th
- Betting Odds DAY -21.5, LEHI +1425 | DAY -5250 O/U 146.5
Mountain Hawks Preview: Do the Mountain Hawks Have a Shot at a Win at Dayton?
Lehigh Mountain Hawks Recent Game/Games
Lehigh improved to 2-5 on the season with a dominant 90-63 home win over Monmouth on Wednesday. The Mountain Hawks entered the game as -1.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 153 exceeded the over/under line of 144.5.
Leading 39-27 at halftime, Lehigh put up 51 points in the 2nd half while holding Monmouth to 36, showcasing a strong offensive and defensive performance.
Mountain Hawks Offense Breakdown
Lehigh's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 90 points with a 56.6% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 67.9%, thanks in part to hitting 47.8% from three-point range (11/23) and 63.3% on two-pointers (19/30).
Tyler Whitney-Sidney led the way, shooting 69.2% overall and 66.7% from deep, finishing with 23 points. The Mountain Hawks also connected on 82.6% of their free throws (19/23) and dished out 20 assists in the win.
Mountain Hawks Team Defense
Lehigh's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 63 points on 56% shooting from the field. The Mountain Hawks allowed their opponent to connect on 19 of 30 two-point attempts, a 63% success rate.
From beyond the arc, Lehigh's opponent shot 47%, hitting 11 of 23 three-pointers. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 19 attempts, shooting 82%.
Flyers Preview: Can the Flyers Deliver Being Favored at Home?
Dayton Flyers Recent Game/Games
Dayton improved to 6-2 on the season with a 77-69 win over Western Michigan on Tuesday. The Flyers, playing at home, were heavy favorites at -24.5 but didn’t cover the spread.
After trailing 35-32 at halftime, Dayton turned things around in the second half, outscoring the Broncos 45-34. The total points for the game went over the 144.5 O/U line.
Flyers Offense Breakdown
Dayton's offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 77 points while shooting 52.1% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.5%, thanks in part to hitting 42.9% of their threes (9/21) and 59.3% of their twos (16/27). They also connected on 81.8% of their free throws (18/22).
Enoch Cheeks was a standout, shooting 70% overall and 60% from three, finishing with 23 points and 8 rebounds. Markhi Strickland was efficient as well, hitting 75% of his shots for 19 points. Owen Lobsinger led the team with 24 points, despite shooting just 42.1% from the field and 30% from three.
Flyers Team Defense
Dayton's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 69 points on 52% shooting from the field. The Flyers allowed 59% shooting on two-point attempts, with their opponents hitting 16 of 27 shots inside the arc.
From three-point range, Dayton's opponents connected on 9 of 21 attempts, shooting 42%. The Flyers also sent them to the free-throw line 22 times, where they made 18 free throws for 81%. Dayton gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.
Mountain Hawks vs Flyers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Across their ten previous road games, Lehigh has an ATS mark of 6-4. Their straight up record in these matchups was 4-6 while averaging 69 points per game.
- Through their last five home games, Dayton has an ATS record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 1-4 while averaging 79 points per game.
- Through their last three games as the betting underdog, the Mountain Hawks have a strong record vs the spread going 2-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 0-3.
- The last ten games that Dayton was favored, they have an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 8-2 straight up.
Lehigh vs Dayton Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Lehigh +21.5 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.