Loyola Chicago vs Dayton Prediction, Picks & Odds | 16 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Loyola Chicago vs Dayton

The Loyola Chicago Ramblers go up against the Dayton Flyers, with tip-off scheduled for 21:30 on Friday, January 16.

Dayton at -17.5 on the spread really stand out. We are prepared to wager at odds of -110 and expect them to cover this line against Loyola Chicago.

Loyola Chicago Ramblers lost when they last took to the court. They were turned over 82-74 at home to George Mason Patriots.

Dayton Flyers won last time out by a 71-65 scoreline. It was on the road against Duquesne Dukes.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Dayton beat Loyola Chicago in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 70-68 scoreline. The past 6 clashes between these teams have seen four Dayton wins.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Dayton	23-11	2528	2376	152	16-4	7-7	1L
Loyola Chicago	9-24	2204	2500	-296	6-12	3-12	1L

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Loyola Chicago vs Dayton Prediction & Picks

Explore our best Loyola Chicago vs Dayton picks, including a main match prediction, correct score forecast and a bet builder ready to use. Scroll down for full analysis.

Game Prediction

There are odds of -110 that Dayton will cover the -17.5 line. We think this is a great spread for this college pick where there is lots of of value available.

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Key Loyola Chicago vs Dayton stats:

• The -17.5 line has been covered by Dayton in 2 of their last 5 games at home.

Dayton -17.5 Probability

The best betting apps make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability close to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

Dayton -17.5 @ -110 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Loyola Chicago 65 - 85 Dayton

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Loyola Chicago 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.

With an estimated 96% chance of winning, the sportsbooks are taking no chances with their -2500 betting odds about Dayton triumphing in this college game. Loyola Chicago are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +1060.

The spread currently stands at 16.5 and the total points line is 142.5. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you’re wanting to back Over 142.5, the odds are -110.

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Moneyline

Loyola Chicago

+1060

Dayton

-2500

Point Spread

Loyola Chicago +16.5

-114

Dayton -16.5

-106

Total Points

Under 142.5

-110

Over 142.5

-110

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Loyola Chicago Stats

Dayton Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +17.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
• +17.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -17.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -17.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 149.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 144.80 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 71.50 pts and allowed 77.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 68.10 pts and allowed 76.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 146.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 149.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 142.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 142.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.50 pts and allowed 69.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 80.00 pts and allowed 69.20 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	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

• 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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