Dayton Flyers (25-7) vs. Arizona Wildcats (26-8)
Dayton Flyers vs. Arizona Wildcats 3/23/24 – Dayton Flyers take on Arizona Wildcats in an exhilarating March Madness Round 2 match-up on Saturday afternoon at 12:45 PM ET tip off time in Delta Center; both teams boast impressive records – Dayton with 25-7 records, Arizona 26-8. Expect this contest to draw large audiences nationwide as premium game day predictions gather momentum across the nation! It will be broadcasted live by CBS for an unforgettable college basketball experience.
Dayton Flyers have displayed the best consistency of all this season confirmed by 47.7% field goal percentage. The lethal offensive tactics of the team are almost solely built around the fantastic contribution of DaRon Holmes II with him putting in a 20.4 points average per game. The fact that Flyers kept 40.2 % three-point shots from being penetrated by the Arizona Defense indicates that they may be the key to breaking down the defensive structure.
However, on the opposite side of the court, the Arizona Wildcats have a very powerful offense, scoring an average of 87.9 points per game, led by a talented guard Caleb Love. The game is characterized by balanced shots and Dayton with a slight edge of 48.9% in field goal percentage. The Sun Devils’ strength and ability to crash down together, which gives them an average of 42.6 rebounds per game, boost their chances of dictating the speed of the game.
Dayton Flyers vs. Arizona Wildcats 3/23/24 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)
With 20.4 points and 8.4 rebounds per game on average, DaRon Holmes II has been a force for the Dayton Flyers, spearheading the team. His ability to make shots (54.5%) and presence in the paint, both from a defensive (2.1 block per game) and a rebounding perspective make him an invaluable asset. Holmes can precisely stretch the floor, converting 38.5% of his 3-point attempts which causes a real dilemma for Arizona’s defense.
Caleb Love, who is a main offensive weapon of the Arizona Wildcats, scores 18.1 points per game, and is also the primary free throw shooter with 85.3%. Love’s skill at finding open teammates and stealing the ball from opponents creates a significant aspect of Arizona’s game design.
The showdown between Holmes and Love will play a major role in the outcome of the game. Holmes and Love’s nimbleness with ball handling and playmaking may turn out to be the catalyst for an exciting basketball match.
NCAAB Odds/Point Spread: Arizona Wildcats -469, Total Odds: 149.5
The betting odds lean towards the Arizona Wildcats as the favorites, but the spread suggests an expectation of a competitive game. The total odds indicate a high-scoring affair, aligning with both teams’ offensive capabilities.
Dayton Flyers Betting Trends
Dayton has overcome away game difficulties as evidenced by an 7-5 win in the road games. But their ATS record of (2-3 over the last 5 games) indicates some issues in playing uniformly. The recent over performance of Dayton in regards to high-scoring games, with the total going OVER in 4 out of their last 5 games, indicates the strength of their offense.
Arizona Wildcats Betting Trends
Arizona mirrors Dayton in some respects; both 3-2 straight up and against the spread in the last five games. They have a lesser tendency to score well as compared to Dayton as the total has gone OVER in 7 of their last 21 home matches.
Dayton Flyers vs. Arizona Wildcats 3/23/24 Betting Picks
In light of such data and trends, this game is anticipated to be much closer than the bookies’ bets suggest. The major fight will be whether the Flyers can outscore the high-scoring and rebounding team of the Wildcats. The capability of the Flyers to get a lot of points from the arc and to disrupt Arizona’s rhythm can be a matchup problem.
Arizona has depth and its offensive power, led by Caleb Love, is going to prevail, especially late in the game. Prepare yourselves for a heated match that may see Arizona edges due to their scoring depth.
The prediction tilts towards a closer game that the spread may indicate, therefore choosing Dayton against the spread will be a profitable decision. Well, the over seems like a real possibility as both teams’ offensive patterns match up with each other suggesting the over of 149.5 may be worth putting your March Madness free game insights on it.
Free Pick and Prediction: Arizona Wildcats 78, Dayton Flyers 70.