Dayton Flyers (25-7) vs. Arizona Wildcats (26-8)
In a highly anticipated NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Round 2 clash, the Dayton Flyers take on the Arizona Wildcats. With the Flyers at a 25-7 record and the Wildcats not far behind at 26-8, this matchup is set to be a showcase of college basketball’s elite. Bettors and fans alike are turning to the best bookie software to place their wagers on this thrilling contest.
The Dayton Flyers have exhibited a well-defined game throughout the season by averaging 74.7 points per contest on a 47.7% shooting accuracy from the field. Their stats on three-point shooting at 40.2% feature well, the team to average 9.5 threes in each game. This rebounding performance to back up the strong offensive prowess where the team is able to capture 33.7 rebounds on average per game. However, the 10.3 turnovers per game could work against them as the Arizona defense is well known for playing a high-pressure game.
On one hand, the Arizona Wildcats have been playing offensively brilliantly, scoring an incredible 87.9 points each game. They have a splendid field goal rate of 48.9%, and they are grabbing the glass with an outstanding 42.6 rebounds. The Wildcats’ aggressive playstyle is translated into their high assists per game of 18.6 that presents us with a really well-oiled offensive machine that is going to make trouble for Dayton’s defense.
Dayton Flyers vs. Arizona Wildcats Game Info
| When: | Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 12:45 PM ET |
| Where: | Delta Center |
| TV: | CBS |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
DaRon Holmes II (Forward) vs. Caleb Love (Guard)
DaRon Holmes II‘s contribution to the Dayton Flyers has been even, netting 20.4 points and 8.4 rebounds on average. Being very versatile on both the offensive and defensive ends of the floor, which shows in a 54.5% field goal percentage and 2.1 blocks per game, makes him hard to beat. By diversifying his strengths, Holmes II will prove to be a vital asset for Dayton’s playing strategy.
However, Caleb Love of the Arizona Wildcats scores the most, which is 18.1 points per game. It is clear that Love has the shooting skills with a 85.3% accuracy from the free throw line and 34.7% shooting from long range. He will be vital both in leading and scoring, especially in the crunch moments for Arizona.
When these two major figures come face to face on the floor, it will be not only about their ability, but also the degree of tactical execution. Holmes II is not only an interior defender but also a perimeter defender because the pace of the game and the final result depend on how he defends against Love’s perimeter shooting.
NCAAB Odds/Point Spread: Arizona Wildcats -469, Total Odds: 149.5
The betting odds favor the Arizona Wildcats heavily, with a spread of -9.5 points. The total odds set at 149.5 points suggest a high-scoring affair, aligning with both teams’ offensive capabilities.
Dayton Flyers Betting Trends
The Flyers are 3-2 over the last 5 rounds to make the playoffs but they have not been successful against the spread as they have a 2-3 record in the last 5. They seem to go OVER the total through the most recent 5 games. It could be an indicator of their fast pace of games and their ability to score lots of points
Arizona Wildcats Betting Trends
Arizona has the same 3-2 record as Dayton in their last 5 games and upon the spread just as Dayton. Moving to the statistics table, it becomes evident that the OVER/UNDER record is less skewed, with the total going UNDER in 2 of their last 5 games. This implies that this variability range in their match results is mostly influenced by their defensive performance alongside their offensive output.
Dayton Flyers vs. Arizona Wildcats 3/23/24 Betting Picks
Taking in both the past performances and the current strengths of the two teams, this matchup is apparent to disrupt the betting odds. From the balanced distribution of scoring to the defense, this duo can play against Arizona’s scoring depth and efficient playing style.
Nevertheless, Arizona’s scoring option and defensive aggressiveness are more likely to succeed, and with Caleb Love command from the front; it might be a good idea to wager on them. It boils down to whether the Flyers can manage the game pace and exploit their strong shot points.
This anticipation tilts towards Arizona’s sturdy offense and home-court advantage, but Dayton will definitely not put up an easy fight, providing the possibility of an upset spread. For the latest March Madness picks, watch the betting lines closely as they get nearer to the actual games, especially over/under totals whose changing magnitude shows the shift in game’s direction.
