Dayton vs St. Louis Prediction 1/30/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Dayton Flyers and Saint Louis Billikens meet Friday in the college basketball action at the Chaifetz Arena. Here’s a Dayton vs St. Louis Prediction. This article will include a Dayton vs St. Louis Pick.

Dayton Flyers Betting Preview

The Dayton Flyers lost to Saint Joseph’s and Rhode Island, and they play St. Bonaventure next. Dayton has lost 3 straight games.

The Dayton Flyers are averaging 80.6 points on 45.1 percent shooting and allowing 72.8 points on 42.7 percent shooting. Javon Bennett is averaging 16.3 points and 2.5 rebounds, while De’Shayne Montgomery is averaging 14.9 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 32.6 percent from beyond the arc and 75.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Dayton Flyers are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.8 rebounds per game.

Saint Louis Billikens Betting Preview

The Saint Louis Billikens beat St. Bonaventure and George Washington, and they play Davidson next. Saint Louis has won 14 straight games.

The Saint Louis Billikens are averaging 90.9 points on 51.7 percent shooting and allowing 67.3 points on 35.8 percent shooting. Robbie Avila is averaging 13.1 points and 4.5 rebounds, while Trey Green is averaging 11.8 points and 1.9 assists. Dion Brown is the third double-digit scorer and Kellen Thames is grabbing 5.5 rebounds. The Saint Louis Billikens are shooting 39.5 percent from beyond the arc and 74.1 percent from the free throw line. The Saint Louis Billikens are allowing 26.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.5 rebounds per game.

Why the Saint Louis Billikens will win

• Saint Louis has won each of its last 17 games at Chaifetz Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Dayton has lost each of its last three games against Conference opponents.
• Dayton has lost the first half in three of its last four road games against the Atlantic 10 Conference.

Why the Dayton Flyers will win

• Dayton has won each of its last seven night games following an overtime loss.
• Saint Louis has lost three of its last four games as an AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team at Chaifetz Arena.
• Saint Louis has lost the first half in five of its last six home night games against the Atlantic 10 Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Thirty-six of Dayton’s last 43 night games against the Atlantic 10 Conference have produced a total of 151 or fewer points.
• Each of Saint Louis’ last three games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 155+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Saint Louis ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for net rating this season (+32.5).
• Saint Louis ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (26.6%).
• Dayton ranks 14th among Division 1 teams for opponent assist to turnover ratio this season (0.76).
• Dayton ranks 17th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (9.5).

Dayton vs St. Louis Prediction

Dayton has owned Saint Louis over the years, but it’s coming off three inexcusable losses and makes it difficult to make a case here. Dayton lost to La Salle, St. Joes, and Rhode Island as big favorites. I can’t see that and think it’s going to compete against a powerhouse Saint Louis team that looks like it could make some noise come March. Saint Louis is a highly skilled team on both ends of the floor and has the offense to give Dayton problems. I’m not stepping in front of Saint Louis for a free-falling Dayton squad. I’ll lay the points.

Randy Chambers's Pick: St. Louis -11.5