Dayton vs Loyola Chicago Prediction 1/3/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Dayton Flyers and the Loyola Chicago Ramblers meet Saturday in college basketball action from the Gentile Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Dayton Flyers vs. Loyola Chicago Ramblers prediction.

Dayton Flyers Recap

The Dayton Flyers come into this game looking to add on to their 63-56 win over Fordham last time out to sit at 10-4 this season. After this game, Dayton will head home for a game against George Washington.

Flyers Looking To Build Momentum In Conference

Javon Bennett leads the Flyers in scoring and assists with 16.4 PPG and 3.1 APG while De’Shayne Montgomery has 16.4 PPG with 4.8 RPG and 2.8 APG along with 2.8 SPG. Amael L’Etang has 12.3 PPG along with 6.6 RPG to lead Dayton in rebounding and to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Dayton so far this season. Keonte Jones also has 8.4 PPG with 4.8 RPG as well up to this point in the year. As a team, Dayton is averaging 81.2 PPG on 46.8% shooting from the field, 32.4% from three and 72.9% from the foul line this season.

Loyola Chicago Ramblers Recap

The Loyola Chicago Ramblers come into this game looking to add on to their 61-57 win over Rhode Island last time out to sit at 5-9 this season. After this game, Loyola Chicago will take on Davidson at home.

Ramblers Win 4 Of Last 6

Miles Rubin leads the Ramblers in scoring and rebounding with 12.2 PPG and 7.1 RPG while Justin Moore has 12 PPG with 2.5 RPG and a team-high 4.8 APG to lead the Ramblers in assists. Deywilk Tavarez has 11.2 PPG with 2.7 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Loyola-Chicago so far this season. Kayde Dotson has 8.5 PPG with 2.5 RPG while Chuck Love has 8.4 PPG with 2.8 RPG as well on the year. As a team, Loyola Chicago is averaging 68.3 PPG on 41.4% shooting from the field, 32.7% from three and 69% from the foul line this season. 

Dayton Flyers @ Loyola Ramblers Betting Trends: January 3, 2026

Why the Loyola Ramblers will win

• Loyola (IL) has won each of its last nine games at Joseph J. Gentile Arena following a road win.
• Loyola (IL) has won the first half in seven of its last eight day games against Conference opponents at Joseph J. Gentile Arena.

Why the Dayton Flyers will win

• Dayton has won eight of its last nine day games against Conference opponents.
• Dayton has won the first half in 10 of its last 11 games.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of Loyola (IL)’s last eight day games against Conference opponents at Joseph J. Gentile Arena have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.
• Each of Dayton’s last four road games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 148+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Loyola (IL) ranks 365th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (3.6).
• Loyola (IL) ranks 365th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (8.4).
• Dayton ranks 11th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (16.6).
• Dayton ranks T26th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (19.3).

Dayton Flyers vs. Loyola Chicago Ramblers Prediction

I’m on Dayton here. I get that Dayton’s a more attractive option in their own building, but they’re still one of the better teams in their conference and Loyola Chicago, despite picking up some wins here and there as of late, are still one of the biggest disappointments in the A-10 and in mid-major college hoops as far as I’m concerned this season. Dayton should be able to handle business on the road here and take down the Ramblers so I’ll roll with the Flyers here.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Dayton -8.5