Dayton Flyers (10-2) vs. Cincinnati Bearcats (8-1)
Dayton Flyers vs. Cincinnati Bearcats December 20 2024 – In what promises to be a riveting match-up in NCAA Men’s Basketball, the Dayton Flyers, boasting a strong 10-2 record, are set to face off against the Cincinnati Bearcats, who have impressively won 8 of their 9 games this season. The clash is scheduled for Friday, ensuring an electrifying midweek showdown.
Dayton Flyers vs. Cincinnati Bearcats December 20 2024 Game Info
| When: | Friday, December 20, 2024, at 8:30 PM ET |
| Where: | Heritage Bank Center |
| TV: | ESPU |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
Dayton Flyers vs. Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Dayton | +138 | +4 (-110) | Over 139 (-110) |
| Cincinnati | -167 | -4 (-110) | Under 139 (-110) |
According to betting odds, the game is likely to be very tight, and slightly favored are the Cincinnati Bearcats. The spread has been set at -4 to the Bearcats’ favor which showcases their decent start to the season, although the odds offered to Dayton moneyline at +138 does reflect the Bearcats have a strong season. Projection for the game total stands at 139 points. This implicates that both teams will be involved in a closely contested scoring match.
Enoch Cheeks (Guard) vs. Simas Lukosiu (Guard)
This season, Enoch Cheeks has been a crucial contributor for the Dayton Flyers playing in all 11 games and averaging 31.5 minutes of playtime. What stands out about him is scoring too, with over 14.7 points in a game on average but equally as strong on the boards with 7.5 rebounds per game. Offensively, he can be called as a strong 2 way player as well as in defense, averaging around 1.8 steals per game which clearly indicates that he is a game changing performer.
On the opposite side, Simas Lukosiu has been impressive for the Cincinnati Bearcats. In the nine games he has featured, he has played on average a bit more than 28.3 minutes and has a slight margin higher scoring average at 16 points per game. Moreover, Lukosiu’s three point shooting efficiency rate of 48.3% will be a weapon towards beating Dayton’s tight defense perimeter.
With two guards matching on the court, there will be expected to be excitement in the range of offensive and defensive expertise. Each player possesses qualities that can change the outcome of that game. To counter his rebounding Cheeks’ defensive skills, Cheeks’ has to score which is where Lukosiu’s shooting comes into play, thus portraying a fascinating one on one duel.
Dayton Flyers: Defensive Rebounds and Assists: Key Strengths in Play
Dayton’s squad statistics show one such team which is good in preserving the ball as well as contributing to scoring. On the other hand, they have also averaged 35.3 rebounds, out of which a big number, 25.9 on the defensive side for the reason that they can control the pace while curtailing second chances. Their average of 17.5 assists made per game indicates their good working offensive system, which is effective and can share the ball to create the best position for shots to be taken.
Cincinnati Bearcats: A Formidable Force in Offensive Execution
The Bearcats sparkle with their offensive performance scoring an impressive 80.4 points on 50.3% field goal in each game. Their ability to finish possessions is also staggering as they average an impressive 11.8 offensive rebounds per game. One would be cautious however in this case as this could be a troubling factor for Dayton’s defense. Their recent performance against UConn where they scored at a high rate and limited UConn’s scores highlighted how effective they can be against strong teams.
Dayton Flyers Betting Trends
Dayton are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games.
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Dayton’s last 11 games.
Dayton are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dayton’s last 5 games against an opponent in the Big 12 conference.
Dayton are 10-0 SU in their last 10 games played in December.
Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Trends
Cincinnati are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cincinnati’s last 8 games.
Cincinnati are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cincinnati’s last 10 games against an opponent in the Atlantic 10 conference.
Cincinnati are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games played in December.
Dayton Flyers vs. Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Previews
This game is likely to be a competitive affair given the statistics and the betting patterns of the two teams. Particularly, Dayton has a very strong ATS resume and with their perfect record for the month of December, they would be expected in strong fashion to cover the spread. However, the Bearcats’ overall winning record and scoring prowess give them a fighting chance of adding yet another win.
Even though Cincinnati is presumed to win this game, the total may be on the side of Dayton making them a good spread bet. Alternatively, proposition betting may appeal on the basis of specialty, in particular, over the points on Cheeks and Lukosiu since their contributions are likely to be big factors.
Score Prediction: Cincinnati 75, Dayton 71.
