Dayton looks to cover the Flyers-Cardinals pointspread on Friday and improve its overall 24-8 mark when they host Ball State in college basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Dayton Flyers were listed as -7-point favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.
Ball State Cardinals vs Dayton Flyers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Dayton Flyers sit at 24-8 (19-11-1 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Ball State Cardinals are currently 21-13 (14-14-2 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Dayton is 17-14 OU, and Ball State is 19-11 OU.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 26-ranked Dayton Flyers and the No. 122-rated Ball State Cardinals in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Dayton has the nation's No. 92-rated offensive output, at 75.88 PPG. The visiting Ball State Cardinals defense ranks No. 198 allowing on average 75.5 PPG. The Flyers FG% has averaged 46.51% so far, more than the Dayton Cardinals marksmen have achieved on the year, 46.13% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Tayler Persons scored 18 points in a futile effort to lead the Cardinals to a win (they lost 88-80 to IPFW at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum on Wednesday).
The Flyers got 25 points from Scoochie Smith, but it was Wichita State that prevailed in a 64-58 final on Friday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
Next Betting Matchups
Ball State at Oklahoma, Wednesday, November 15th
Dayton at Hofstra, Thursday, November 16th