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I'll take a shot with Dayton getting 10 points here. I make this line Arizona -7. Dayton has the makeup of teams that have given Arizona issues this season. They slow the pace and rank Top 30 in transition points allowed per game. I do worry about the Wildcats' size but Dayton should be able to limit possessions and get open looks beyond the arc vs. Arizona's leaky perimeter defense. I think the Flyers can hang around and cover the big number.
Dayton is off a 17-point comeback victory. The Wildcats pulled away in the in the second half against Long Beach State. Arizona has shown their vulnerability at times, especially when defending the three. Dayton is 3rd in the country in shooting beyond the arc and their offense in better current form, especially from the free throw line. The Flyers have the athleticism to compete with Arizona.
This game is set up perfectly for Arizona. The Wildcats are 26-8 overall and 21-11-2 against-the-spread. They haven't covered much lately. They're the No. 19 shooting team in the nation (48.7%) and the No. 3 scoring team (87.9 points per game). I think we see them break through with a blowout win. It's time. Arizona has the size it will need to overpower Dayton on both ends of the court. Arizona covers.
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