NIT: Dayton vs. Illinois State

The season will end for either the Dayton Flyers or the Illinois State Redbirds Redbird Arena Monday. One will go home, one will advance to the next round of the NIT.

Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

Dayton held off a late surge to defeated Cleveland State 66-57 in the opening round of the NIT tournament on Wednesday. Dayton covered the 7-point spread, but the 123 points fell UNDER the posted total of 127.

Brian Roberts shot 7-for-10 from the field with 21 points to lead Dayton. Kurt Huelsman added 12 points, while Marcus Johnson and Andres Sandoval chipped in with 11 apiece in the win.

Illinois State was outplayed in the second half, but managed to hang on and defeat Utah State 61-57 on Wednesday in the first round of the NIT tournament. Illinois State failed to cover the 7.5-point spread, and the combined score fell UNDER the posted total of 130.

Osiris Eldridge led the way with 14 points, and Dinma Odiakosa added 11 in the win.

Team records:
Dayton: 22-10 SU, 13-14 ATS
Illinois State: 25-9 SU, 15-17 ATS

Dayton most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
After playing Cleveland State are 3-0
After a win are 5-5

Illinois State most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
After playing Utah State are 1-1
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Dayton is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dayton's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dayton's last 7 games on the road
Dayton is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Illinois State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Illinois State's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Illinois State's last 8 games
Illinois State is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games

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