Bradley vs Dayton Prediction, Picks & Odds | 18 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Bradley vs Dayton

The Bradley Braves take on the Dayton Flyers in this NIT First Round matchup at Carver Arena in Peoria, Illinois, with tip-off scheduled for 21:00 on Wednesday, March 18.

We think that Dayton should prove too strong for Bradley. Therefore, it’s all about going to the Moneyline to back the home team and there’s lots of juice in the -118 on offer.

The Dayton Flyers (23-11, 4th in A-10) were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 70-62 loss against the VCU Rams.

The Bradley Braves (21-12, 2nd in MVC) were defeated last time out. The Braves were beaten at home to the Northern Iowa Panthers by a 73-69 scoreline.

NCAAB Regular Season	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Dayton	23-11	2528	2376	152	16-4	7-7	1L
Bradley	21-12	2560	2422	138	17-4	4-8	1L

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Bradley vs Dayton Prediction & Picks

Step into Bradley vs Dayton with confidence as we bring you our main match prediction, projected scoreline and a custom-built bet builder. Dive into each section below for the latest insights.

Game Prediction

Our pick is that Dayton will win this college showdown. You can currently get -118 about this happening which looks like attractive Moneyline odds.

Injuries can influence the outcome and our college basketball handicappers factor that in alongside the latest form guide. We apply the same approach to the stats to build the clearest picture of how the game might unfold.

Key Bradley vs Dayton stats:

• Dayton have won 8 of their last 10 games.
• Dayton have won 16 of their last 20 games at home.
• Bradley have lost 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Bradley have lost 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Bradley have lost their last 2 games on the road.

Dayton Moneyline Probability

The best betting sites suggest there’s a 54.1% chance of our pick delivering a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.

Dayton are available at a range of odds on the spread. If you are looking for a bigger price, then check out the latest lines and choose the wager that makes the most appeal.

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Our Game Prediction

Dayton Moneyline @ -118 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Bradley 66 - 70 Dayton

We’re expecting this to be a close game and we’ll take Dayton to win 70-66. This is available at huge odds for those that want to have a speculative wager.

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Bradley vs Dayton Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

When you consider the latest Moneyline odds, you can find Dayton at -118 whereas Bradley are -102. In the eyes of the leading sportsbooks, the home team are regarded as 54% likely to claim a victory.

The current spread is 1.5 and the total points line is 143.5. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. Those expecting a low total can back Under 143.5 at -105.

Whether you’re betting pre-game or in-game, the top basketball sportsbooks serve up a wide range of team props and game lines to choose from. The options are nearly endless, and it’s great to have so much variety.

Moneyline

Bradley

-102

Dayton

-118

Point Spread

Bradley +1.5

-115

Dayton -1.5

-105

Total Points

Under 143.5

-105

Over 143.5

-115

We’re fond of player props as an alternative to betting on the game result. The gambling sites will have Points, Assists, Three-Pointers, Rebounds and Steals among the choices and you can take a particular view.

It’s good to consider all wagering options when it comes to college basketball and micro betting can be an exciting way to get involved in the action. When everything goes in-game, consider whether the next shot will be a Two or a Three-pointer.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Bradley Stats

Dayton Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 150.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 158.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 143.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 143.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.40 pts and allowed 73.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 77.20 pts and allowed 81.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 135.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 137.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 143.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 143.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 70.20 pts and allowed 65.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 72.30 pts and allowed 64.80 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Regular Season Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Atlantic 10	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Saint Louis	28-5	2879	2294	585	21-2	7-3	1L
VCU	27-7	2773	2430	343	19-3	8-4	6W
George Mason	23-9	2347	2160	187	17-3	6-6	1L
Dayton	23-11	2528	2376	152	16-4	7-7	1L
Saint Joseph's	22-11	2419	2306	113	16-3	6-8	1L
Davidson	20-13	2367	2225	142	12-8	8-5	1L
Duquesne	18-15	2584	2481	103	13-7	5-8	1L
George Washington	18-15	2708	2433	275	13-5	5-10	1L
Fordham	17-15	2235	2095	140	12-8	5-7	1L
Rhode Island	16-16	2236	2182	54	10-7	6-9	2L
St. Bonaventure	17-17	2596	2532	64	10-7	7-10	1L
Richmond	15-17	2455	2366	89	11-8	4-9	4L
La Salle	9-23	2148	2370	-222	7-9	2-14	2L
Loyola Chicago	9-24	2204	2500	-296	6-12	3-12	1L

Missouri Valley	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Belmont	26-6	2684	2347	337	15-3	11-3	2L
Northern Iowa	23-12	2447	2144	303	13-5	10-7	5W
Bradley	21-12	2560	2422	138	17-4	4-8	1L
Illinois State	20-12	2404	2190	214	15-4	5-8	1L
Murray State	20-12	2667	2558	109	14-4	6-8	2L
UIC	19-15	2567	2379	188	11-7	8-8	1L
Valparaiso	17-15	2278	2300	-22	13-4	4-11	1L
Southern Illinois	16-16	2336	2226	110	8-8	8-8	1L
Drake	14-20	2552	2544	8	7-12	7-8	1L
Indiana State	11-21	2354	2383	-29	8-7	3-14	1L
Evansville	7-25	2143	2447	-304	5-12	2-13	2L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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