UNLV Runnin’ Rebels vs Dayton Flyers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/6/23

Planning on watching today’s Runnin’ Rebels and Flyers game? Catch the action at UD Arena in Dayton, OH, as the Flyers hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on CBSS. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 135.5 points, and the Flyers are favored to win at home against the Runnin’ Rebels.

UNLV RUNNIN’ REBELS VS DAYTON FLYERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Dayton Flyers -9.5

This game will be played at UD Arena at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, December 6th.

WHY BET THE DAYTON FLYERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-66 in favor of the Flyers.
• Not only will Dayton pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -9.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 135.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.

Will the UNLV Defense Show Up on the Road?

Heading into their 7th game of the season, UNLV has a 3-3 record. When playing on the road, the Runnin’ Rebels are 1-0, while they are 2-2 at home. UNLV enters today’s game with a 2-3 record vs. the spread. In their previous five games, the team is 2-2 vs. the spread.

Through six games, UNLV has an over/under record of 4-1-0 with their games averaging a combined 146.4 points per game so far. The Runnin’ Rebels have seen their last five games conclude with a collective average of 144 points per game and an over/under record of 3-1.

In their latest game, UNLV offense put up 72 points against Akron. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 48.4% and made 9 threes. Luis Rodriguez is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 12.2 as they approach today’s matchup. In addition, Jalen Hill brings a PPG average of 11.5 into the game.

Currently, the Runnin’ Rebels’ defense holds the 168th rank in the nation, allowing 73.8 points per game. UNLV’s three-point defense is currently 105th in the country at 7.8 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 50.3% of their shots vs. UNLV.

Is a Home Win Possible for Dayton?

As of today, Dayton will be playing UNLV with a record of 6-2. In their previous ten home games, including those played last year, Dayton has a record of 9-1. At the moment, Dayton has a winning record against the spread, sitting at 4-3-1 ATS. In road games, the Flyers are 2-1-1 vs. the spread, while at home they are 2-2 vs. the spread.

So far, Dayton’s games have averaged 134.1 points per game with the average over/under line being 133.8 points. Over the course of the last five games, the Flyers’ games have averaged 137 points per game, along with an over/under record of 2-3.

Coming off their recent game, the Dayton offense tallied 76 points in a matchup against Grambling State. Their field goal percentage for the game was 50%, and they made 14 threes. Leading the team in scoring was Nate Santos with 26 points. Koby Brea also added 15 points for the Flyers.

This season, the Dayton defense has been impressive, holding the 39th position in the country while permitting an average of 64.1 points per contest. In their most recent game, the Dayton defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Grambling State knocked down 14 three-pointers on their way to 46 points.