Dayton vs St. Joseph’s Prediction 1/24/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Dayton Flyers and Saint Joseph’s Hawks meet Saturday in the college basketball action at the Michael J. Hagan ’85 Arena. Here’s a Dayton vs St. Joseph’s Prediction. This article will include a Dayton vs St. Joseph’s Pick.

Dayton Flyers Betting Preview

The Dayton Flyers beat Loyola Chicago, lost to La Salle, and they play Rhode Island next. Dayton has won 7 of its last 9 games.

The Dayton Flyers are averaging 76.8 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 68.1 points on 42.8 percent shooting. Javon Bennett is averaging 16.5 points and 2.5 rebounds, while De’Shayne Montgomery is averaging 14.7 points and 2.3 assists. Amael L’Etang is the third double-digit scorer and Keonte Jones is grabbing 5.9 rebounds. The Dayton Flyers are shooting 31.9 percent from beyond the arc and 75.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Dayton Flyers are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.5 rebounds per game.

Saint Joseph’s Hawks Betting Preview

The Saint Joseph’s Hawks beat St. Bonaventure, lost to VCU, and they play Loyola Chicago next. Saint Joseph’s has split its last 6 games.

The Saint Joseph’s Hawks are averaging 74.4 points on 42.3 percent shooting and allowing 73 points on 42.1 percent shooting. Deuce Jones is averaging 15.8 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Jaiden Glover-Toscano is averaging 15.2 points and 4.3 rebounds. Derek Simpson is the third double-digit scorer and Dasear Haskins is grabbing 6.3 rebounds. The Saint Joseph’s Hawks are shooting 28.6 percent from beyond the arc and 75.9 percent from the free throw line. The Saint Joseph’s Hawks are allowing 33.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.8 rebounds per game.

Why the Saint Joseph’s Hawks will win

• Saint Joseph’s has won 10 of its last 11 night games against the Atlantic 10 Conference.
• Dayton has lost the first half in each of its last five night games at Michael J. Hagan Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Dayton Flyers will win

• Dayton has won six of its last seven night games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Dayton’s last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Michael J. Hagan Arena have produced a total of 146+ points.
• Five of the last six games between Dayton and Saint Joseph’s at Michael J. Hagan Arena have produced a total of 146+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Saint Joseph’s ranks T25th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (4.9).
• Saint Joseph’s ranks T42nd among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (11.9).
• Dayton ranks 12th among Division 1 teams for opponent assist to turnover ratio this season (0.75).
• Dayton ranks 12th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (19.8).

Dayton vs St. Joseph’s Prediction

Dayton is the more talented team, but we just saw this group lose on the road to La Salle as a double-digit favorite. St. Joseph’s is at its best at home where 8 of its 11 wins have come. This is also the best ball St. Joseph’s has played this season, which includes upset wins over St. Bonaventure, Richmond, and Duquesne. St. Joseph’s also hung around with VCU on the road. This is the best version of St. Joseph’s we’ve seen all season. I’ll take a shot with the home dog in this spot.

Randy Chambers's Pick: St. Joseph's +5.5