Dayton Flyers vs Western Michigan Broncos Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Western Michigan vs Dayton NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Dayton.

Western Michigan vs Dayton Prediction

Looking to win big? The Broncos and Flyers face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Flyers are hosting the game at UD Arena in Dayton, OH. The over/under for this game is set at 146 points, and Dayton is favored by -24.5 against Western Michigan in a non-conference matchup.

Western Michigan vs. Dayton Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Western Michigan Broncos at Dayton Flyers
Where: Dayton at UD Arena
Date: Tuesday, December 3rd
Betting Odds DAY -24.5, WMICH +2500 | DAY -10000 O/U 146

Broncos Preview: Can Western Michigan Pull Off a Road Win?

Western Michigan improved to 2-4 on the season with a 73-62 road win over Youngstown State on Wednesday, November 27th. Entering the game as +9.5 point underdogs, the Broncos not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

Western Michigan led 36-30 at halftime and outscored Youngstown State 37-32 in the second half. The game’s total points of 135 fell short of the O/U line of 141.

Broncos Offense Breakdown

Western Michigan put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 42.1% from the field. They were especially effective from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 9 threes for a 66.7% rate, while their two-point shooting lagged at 37.5%.

Brandon Muntu was perfect from deep, going 4 for 4, and finished with 18 points. EJ Farmer led the Broncos with 20 points, despite missing all 4 of his three-point attempts.

Broncos Team Defense

Western Michigan's defense held strong, allowing just 62 points while keeping their opponent to 35% shooting from the field. They gave up 18 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Western Michigan limited their opponent to 5 threes on 27 attempts, just 18% shooting. They also sent them to the line 19 times, where they made 11 free throws, shooting 57%. Western Michigan allowed 12 offensive rebounds.

Flyers Preview: Do the Flyers Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?

Dayton Flyers Recent Game/Games

Dayton improved to 5-2 on the season after an 85-67 win over Connecticut on Thursday. The Flyers were +8 point underdogs going into the game but not only won, they covered the spread. The total points for the game were 152, surpassing the over/under line of 146.5.

Dayton led 41-34 at halftime and continued to pull away in the 2nd half, outscoring the Huskies 44-33. Their strong 2nd half performance was key in securing the win.

Flyers Offense Breakdown

Dayton's offense put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 47.1% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 58%, and they were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, hitting 27 of 30 attempts for 90%.

Enoch Cheeks was key, shooting 66.7% overall and 60% from three, finishing with 20 points and 7 rebounds. Alex Karaban led the team with 21 points, hitting 4 of 8 from deep, while Posh Alexander contributed 16 points and 6 assists in just 24 minutes.

Flyers Team Defense

Dayton's defense gave up 67 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 50% from the field. The Flyers allowed 17 made two-point shots on 33 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Dayton's defense allowed 8 threes on 17 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 47%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 30 times, where they converted 27 free throws, a 90% success rate. Dayton gave up 9 offensive rebounds.

Broncos vs Flyers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last five road games, Western Michigan has averaged 65 points per game while allowing 73. The team's record in this stretch was 2-3 while going 3-2.
Through their last five home contests, the Flyers offense has averaged 79 points per game while allowing an average of 80. Dayton posted an overall record of 1-4 while going 2-3 ATS.
In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Broncos have a straight up record of 1-4 and an ATS mark of 2-3.
In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Flyers have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.