Dayton vs Massachusetts Picks and Prediction – 1/9/2025

By: Cameron Ross |

Last Updated: 01/07/2025 at 8:03 PM ET

Dayton at Massachusetts 01/08/25 - NCAAB Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 1/9/2025, 12:00 AM UTC
Latest Odds: DAY -9.5 ; O/U 148

Dayton vs Massachusetts Prediction

The Dayton Flyers will be on the road Wednesday with the game of Massachusetts against the Massachusetts Minutemen. Dayton has eleven wins through 15 games played this season coming into Wednesday having lost two of the last three following a 20 point road loss last time out. Offensively Dayton has been strong this season averaging 76.6 points on 47.7% shooting for the floor but scored just 62 points the last time out. Defensively Dayton has held their own allowing 68.3 points per game overall we gave up 82 and they lost to George Washington. Keep up with our College Basketball Picks.

Nate Santos leads Dayton this season averaging 14.3 points per game. Big man Enoch Cheeks averages 12.9 points to go along with the team leading 7.4 rebounds. Malachi Smith is averaging 11.6 points and leads Dayton this season dishing out 5.8 assists. Zed Key is the fourth player on the team in double digits averaging 11.6 points per game overall.

The Massachusetts Minutemen stay home Wednesday with five wins through 15 games played riding a three-game skid following an 8 point loss in their last outing. Offensively Massachusetts has been mediocre this season averaging 73.5 points per game on 41.8% shooting from the floor but have averaged just 66 points per game during their three-game losing streak. Defensively Massachusetts has had issues this season allowing 75 points per game and have given up an average of 77 points over their last three outings.

Rahsoon Diggins leads Massachusetts this season averaging 13.6 points per game. Jalen Curry is second on the roster averaging 12.9 points to go along with a team leading 4.5 assists. Big man Daniel Rivera averages 11.5 points good enough for 3rd on the team and leads Massachusetts bringing in 7.4 rebounds per game.

Dayton vs Massachusetts Pick Analysis

Dayton is rolling through the year up to this point and will keep it going on Wednesday. Look for the Flyers to do the job on both sides of the ball leading to another win. Take the Flyers Wednesday to get the home win and cover. Final Score Prediction, Dayton Flyers win and cover 78-64.

Our Free NCAA Basketball Pick for Massachusetts vs Dayton

Dayton Flyers -9.5