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The Southern Methodist University Mustangs visit the 24th-ranked Dayton Flyers on Friday. November 11, for their second game of the year. The American Athletic Conference's Mustangs and the Atlantic 10's Flyers both have unbeaten records so far this year.
Each of the previous two seasons included a match between the two programs. SMU won the opening game of the 2020–21 term 66–64 in an empty UD Arena (due to Covid restrictions).
Last year, the Mustangs defeated the Flyers 77-69 on their home court. Dayton will seek revenge this time in front of a packed house.
SMU vs Dayton Betting Odds
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SMU vs Dayton Match Details
Fixture: SMU at Dayton
Date and Time: Friday, November 11 at 7:00 pm ET
Venue: UD Arena, Dayton, OH
SMU vs Dayton Key Stats
The SMU Mustangs defeated Texas A&M Commerce of the Southland Conference 77-60 to win the season opener on Monday. The Mustangs limited their opponents to 35% shooting while shooting 50% from the field. They beat their Southland Conference rivals 42-34 on the boards.
For the Mustangs, Zhuric Phelps had a great game, scoring 28 points, adding five rebounds, and dishing out three assists.
SMU are expected to finish last in the AAC after losing several key players from the previous season, including leading scorer Kendric Davis, who transferred to Memphis.
The Dayton Flyers are the nation's No. 24 team heading into the current campaign. They are among the favorites to win the Atlantic 10, and they kicked off their campaign with a straightforward victory, defeating Division II Lindenwood 73–46.
Dayton, who shot 47% and kept Lindenwood to 32.7% shooting from the field, didn't really have much of a challenge in the game.
Despite having a fantastic season the previous year, Dayton lost in the A10 tournament and missed the NCAA tournament. However, they are anticipated to succeed this season and have a lot of firepower returning.
SMU vs Dayton Best Picks and Prediction
Dayton blasted a Division II school with minimal effort in its season opener, so it didn't really face a challenge. Since Dayton is predicted to win the A10 and is listed in the top 25, this will be the 24th-ranked Flyers' first true test against a team that defeated them by eight points last season.
SMU lost many important players from their successful team from the previous season; thus, they probably won't be as good this time around. I favor the Flyers in this matchup since it's being played in Dayton and they'll be looking for revenge. To cover the spread, take Dayton here.
Pick: Dayton -11.5 (-110)
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