Dayton vs Loyola Chicago Prediction, Picks & Odds | 03 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Dayton vs Loyola Chicago

The Dayton Flyers battle the Loyola Chicago Ramblers, with tip-off scheduled for 14:00 on Saturday, January 3.

Our betting prediction is for Dayton to cover the spread when they go up against Loyola Chicago. The -8.5 line looks generous at -110 and we’re expecting a bigger margin of victory.

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Dayton Flyers previous game saw them claim a 63-56 home win over Fordham Rams.

Loyola Chicago Ramblers triumphed in their last game. It was on the road where Rhode Island Rams were beaten 61-57.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 76-72 win for Loyola Chicago when they last played Dayton. Dayton have triumphed in three of the previous 5 clashes between these teams.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Dayton	10-4	1098	970	128	9-2	1-2	1W
Loyola Chicago	5-9	963	1055	-92	3-6	2-3	2W

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Dayton vs Loyola Chicago Prediction & Picks

Get the edge with our Dayton vs Loyola Chicago betting tips: our expert match prediction, most likely correct score outcome and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

Our pick is for Dayton to cover the generous -8.5 line in this college contest. They should be able to win by a more comfortable margin and odds of -110 are available for the favorites.

Our basketball predictions are rooted in solid team news and up-to-date form for each team. We also dig deep to uncover the most relevant stats that help guide and strengthen our college hoops picks.

Key Dayton vs Loyola Chicago stats:

• The +8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Loyola Chicago in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The +8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Loyola Chicago in 3 of their last 5 games at home.

Dayton -8.5 Probability

According to the top betting apps, there’s a 52.4% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Dayton 81 - 69 Loyola Chicago

Rather than betting on Dayton to win, there’s the option to try your luck when it comes to the correct score lines. Take a chance on a 81-69 triumph in their favor.

Dayton vs Loyola Chicago Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Dayton are massive -476 favorites. They are regarded as 83% likely to win this college game judging by the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds. Loyola Chicago are the underdogs at +360 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

8.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 141.5 right now. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. If you’re going for Over 141.5, then the odds are -115.

There are plenty of team props and game lines when it comes to wagering on college matchups and we recommend visiting the best basketball sportsbooks to find the wager that matches your view on the game.

Moneyline

Dayton

-476

Loyola Chicago

+360

Point Spread

Dayton -8.5

-110

Loyola Chicago +8.5

-110

Total Points

Under 141.5

-105

Over 141.5

-115

If you’re looking for an alternative to the main game lines, check out the player props instead. It’s great to wager on Total Points, Three-Pointers, Assists, Steals, Blocks and Rebounds as potential options.

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the college basketball micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Dayton Stats

Loyola Chicago Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -8.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +8.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 147.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 149.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 142.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 142.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.00 pts and allowed 69.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 73.70 pts and allowed 76.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 140.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 143.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 142.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 142.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 67.10 pts and allowed 73.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 69.80 pts and allowed 73.90 pts in the last 10 home games

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

Atlantic 10	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Saint Louis	13-1	1330	945	385	12-1	1-0	7W
George Mason	13-1	1123	947	176	10-0	3-1	4W
St. Bonaventure	11-3	1101	995	106	8-0	3-3	1L
George Washington	10-4	1238	1032	206	7-2	3-2	2W
VCU	10-4	1215	1021	194	9-2	1-2	4W
Dayton	10-4	1098	970	128	9-2	1-2	1W
Richmond	10-4	1163	1016	147	8-2	2-2	2L
Duquesne	9-5	1211	1075	136	8-2	1-3	3W
Fordham	9-5	1037	860	177	8-2	1-3	1L
Rhode Island	9-5	1034	936	98	6-3	3-2	1L
Davidson	8-5	971	918	53	6-4	2-1	3L
Saint Joseph's	8-6	1054	1027	27	8-1	0-5	1L
Loyola Chicago	5-9	963	1055	-92	3-6	2-3	2W
La Salle	4-10	937	1010	-73	3-4	1-6	4L

• 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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