The college hoops wagering menu features an NIT odds clash between Iowa and Dayton on Tuesday, with the host Hawkeyes trying to win and cover the NCAAB point spread.

The Hawkeyes are the 7-seed sit at 17-16 (15-13 ATS) on the season. By comparison, the Flyers, seeded No. 2 in the NIT, are currently 20-12 (18-12 ATS). Looking to wager on the totals? Iowa is 15-12-1 OU, and Dayton is 17-13 OU.



View Dayton vs Iowa Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
The Hawkeyes are listed as 4-point favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Hawkeyes sit at No. 217 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Flyers sit at No. 100 on the same chart. The computers running our scores simulations have concluded that the Flyers will win this game 75-71.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits Iowa's No. 78-ranked offense, averaging 71.9 PPG, against a Flyers defense that ranks No. 181 at 67.1 PPG. The Hawkeyes field goal percentage has averaged 45% so far, more than the Flyers marksmen have achieved on the year, 43.9% per game.

Comparing how these foes stack up statistically, Dayton owns the country's No. 228-rated mark, allowing 71.8 points per game on the highway. Iowa, on the other hand, rates No. 83 in scoring at home.

Dayton lost its last outing, a 70-69 result against Xavier on March 9. They covered in that game as a 2.5-point underdog. Kevin Dillard scored 18 points in a futile effort to lead the Flyers to a win (they lost 70-69 to Xavier at Boardwalk Hall on Friday).

Iowa was a 92-75 loser in their most recent outing on the road against Michigan State. They failed to cover the 11.5-point spread as underdogs. Josh Oglesby scored 20 points in a futile effort to lead the Hawkeyes to a win (they lost 92-75 to Michigan State at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Friday).


Dayton Flyers Trends:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
After playing Xavier are 8-2
After a loss are 6-4

Iowa Hawkeyes Trends:
When playing on Tuesday are 3-7
After playing Michigan State are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

A few Flyers at Hawkeyes trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Dayton's last 15 games on the road
Dayton is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Iowa is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Iowa's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Iowa's last 6 games at home