Dayton Flyers vs. UMass Minutemen: Prediction and Betting Pick

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Dayton Flyers:

The Dayton Flyers come into this game with an 18-9 record and a 10-4 record against A-10 opponents. They rank fourth in the A-10 for scoring 32.9 points per game in the paint, led by Daron Holmes who averages 12.1 points per game. Holmes had a 20-point game in the team's last outing against the Loyola Chicago Ramblers.

Toumani Camara is another key player for the Flyers, averaging 16.0 points over the last 10 games. In their last 10 games, the Flyers have gone 6-4, averaging 69.6 points per game and shooting 47.1% from the field. They are also strong on the defensive end, averaging 5.5 steals and 3.9 blocks per game.

UMass Minutemen:

The UMass Minutemen have a 14-13 record, and a 5-10 record against A-10 opponents. T.J. Weeks is a top performer for the team, shooting 34.1% from beyond the arc and averaging nine points per game. Matt Cross is averaging 11.8 points and 5.6 rebounds over the last 10 games.

The Minutemen have gone 3-7 in their last 10 games, averaging 70.2 points per game and shooting 42.6% from the field. They average 6.2 steals and 3.7 blocks per game on defense.

Matchup:

The Flyers and the Minutemen face off for the first time in conference play this season. The Flyers are a strong team in the A-10, ranking fourth in scoring, while the Minutemen are struggling with a losing record. However, the Flyers will be playing away from home, which can often be a challenge.

Injuries:

R.J. Blakney is listed as questionable for the Flyers with an undisclosed injury. For the Minutemen, Brandon Martin, Noah Fernandes, and Matt Cross are out indefinitely with injuries. Dyondre Dominguez is listed as questionable with an illness.

Betting Trends:

Dayton has a 4-2 record against the spread in their last six games, and the total has gone under in four of their last five games. UMass has a 1-5 record against the spread in their last six games, and the total has gone under in four of their last six games.

Prediction:

Based on their strong record against A-10 opponents and solid performance in the last 10 games, the Dayton Flyers are favored to cover the spread in this game. While the Minutemen have some talented players, they have struggled in their last 10 games, and the Flyers have shown a strong defense and offense.

Pick: Dayton Flyers to win (-7)