Match Analysis: Cincinnati Bearcats vs Dayton Flyers – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-11-12
- Time: 12:00 AM UTC
- Location: Fifth Third Arena, Cincinnati, OH
Game Overview
This NCAA basketball matchup features the 2-0 Cincinnati Bearcats hosting the 2-0 Dayton Flyers. Both teams have started the season undefeated, with Cincinnati favored at home by 6.5 points. The Bearcats emphasize high scoring and physical defense, while Dayton relies on balanced offense, strong ball movement, and pressure defense.
Key Factors to Consider
- Cincinnati has demonstrated efficient scoring and defensive discipline at home, maintaining a winning record and competitive performances against the spread. Dayton averages 82.5 points per game with 52% shooting and strong defensive metrics, but both of their wins came at home.
- Recent matchups show Cincinnati as favorites at home with a consistent edge. Both teams are familiar regional rivals, but Cincinnati's home court advantage and defensive consistency give them a historical edge in tightly contested games.
- No significant injury reports available for either team, suggesting both squads will likely compete at full strength.
- The game is held at Cincinnati's venue, where the Bearcats enjoy home court crowd support. Public betting heavily favors Cincinnati, potentially influencing line movement and value.
- Both teams are motivated to maintain undefeated records early in the season, but Cincinnati has the additional pressure and incentive to secure a statement win at home against a strong regional opponent.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | home: -330, away: 260 | Cincinnati Bearcats | β β β β β 76% |
| Spread | home: -114, away: -106 | Cincinnati Bearcats -6.5 | β β β β β 70% |
| Over/under | over: -110, under: -110 | Under 146.5 | β β β ββ 65% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Cincinnati Bearcats -2% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Under 146.5 11% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Under 146.5 at 11% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 11.8% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Cincinnati Bearcats to win straight up (moneyline), covering the 6.5-point spread, with the total points slightly leaning under 146.5 based on defensive tendencies and recent game pace.
Predicted Score: Cincinnati Bearcats 74 – Dayton Flyers 65