Dayton Flyers vs Loyola Chicago Ramblers Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Loyola Chicago vs Dayton NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Dayton.

Loyola Chicago vs Dayton Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Ramblers versus the Flyers? Tip off is at at 4:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on CBSS. The game will be played at UD Arena in Dayton, OH. This Atlantic 10 conference matchup has an over/under of 142.5 points, and Dayton is favored to win by -9.5 at home vs. Loyola Chicago.

Loyola Chicago vs. Dayton Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Loyola Chicago Ramblers at Dayton Flyers
Where: Dayton at UD Arena
Date: Saturday, January 18th
Betting Odds DAY -9.5, LOYCH +375 | DAY -500 O/U 142.5

Ramblers Preview: Will the Ramblers Make it Happen on the Road?

Loyola Chicago Ramblers Recent Game

Loyola Chicago improved to 10-6 on the season with an 81-77 win over Rhode Island on Wednesday. The Ramblers were -4.5 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points of 158 exceeded the O/U line of 146.5.

After trailing 39-38 at halftime, Loyola Chicago outscored Rhode Island 43-38 in the second half to secure the win.

Ramblers Offense Breakdown

Loyola Chicago put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 55.4%. They connected on 57.9% of their two-point attempts, while hitting 33.3% from beyond the arc, going 6-for-18 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, the Ramblers shot 76%, making 19 of 25 attempts.

Des Watson led the way with 21 points, shooting 61.5% overall and 66.7% from three. Sebastian Thomas added 20 points and 6 assists, despite shooting just 22.2% from deep. Francis Nwaokorie was efficient, hitting 83.3% of his shots, including 3 of 4 from three-point range.

Ramblers Team Defense

Even with Loyola Chicago shooting 50% from the field, their defense couldn't hold up, allowing 77 points. They struggled to contain two-point shots, with their opponents hitting 57% (22/38) from inside the arc.

From three-point range, Loyola Chicago's defense gave up 6 threes on 18 attempts, a 33% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 19 free throws for 76%.

Flyers Preview: Does Dayton Have a Shot at a Home Win?

Dayton Flyers Recent Game/Games

Dayton’s season record dropped to 10-6 after a 67-59 home loss to George Mason on Wednesday. The Flyers, who were -8 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 41-27 at halftime, Dayton tightened up defensively, allowing just 26 points in the 2nd half while scoring 32. The game’s total points of 126 fell short of the 134.5 O/U line.

Flyers Offense Breakdown

Dayton's offense put up 59 points in their last game, shooting 43.1% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 51%, thanks to hitting 52.9% from beyond the arc (9/17). Inside the arc, they struggled, shooting just 38.2% (13/34).

Darius Maddox and Nate Santos each scored 20 points, with Maddox hitting 4 of 5 threes and shooting 72.7% overall. Santos connected on 4 of 8 from deep. Dayton had 10 offensive rebounds and 9 assists, with Malachi Smith adding 14 points and 5 assists, going 1 for 1 from three.

Flyers Team Defense

Dayton's defense gave up 67 points, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field, hitting 22 of their 51 attempts. The Flyers held them to 38% shooting on two-pointers, as they went 13/34.

From beyond the arc, Dayton allowed 9 threes on 17 attempts, a 52% clip. The opposing team also shot 6/11 from the free-throw line, making 54% of their free throws. Dayton gave up 10 offensive rebounds.

Ramblers vs Flyers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last three games away from home, the Ramblers have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 68 points per game in this stretch.
In their last three games at home, the Flyers have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 0-3 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 64 points per game in these contests.
As the betting underdog, the Ramblers have an ATS mark of just 4-6 in their last ten games. Loyola Chicago posted a straight up mark of 4-6 in these matchups.
Going back to their last three games as the favorite, the Flyers have a straight up record of 0-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 0-3.