Loyola Chicago vs Dayton Prediction 1/18/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Loyola Chicago vs Dayton Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, January 18th, at the UD Arena To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Ramblers’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Flyers’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Loyola Chicago

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Dayton

-Recent betting trends in games played between Loyola Chicago and Dayton

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Ramblers and Flyers. 

Loyola Look for Second Straight Win

Loyola has been inconsistent at best this season, but they are coming off a victory in the last game. Loyola faced off against Rhode Island and they scored 81 points on the way to the four-point victory. Desmond Watson had a strong game putting up 21 points, four rebounds, and two assists. There were three different players that put up at least 17 points. Two games ago against Saint Joseph’s, they weren’t as good and they ended up losing 93-57. 

Loyola Chicago comes into this game with an 11-6 record and they have gone 4-12 against the spread so far this season. Loyola, on the season, is averaging 75.6 points, while their defense is giving up 69.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 169th in the league while the defense is ranked 130th in the league. They are shooting 57.8 percent from the field which is 234th in all off college basketball. 

Dayton Looks Lost Again

Dayton had some big wins early in the season but they are struggling heading into this game. Dayton has lost three games in a row and they looked awful in the last game. Dayton shot only 59 points against George Mason, but it wasn’t enough, and they ended up losing by eight points. Nate Santos was the top offensive player putting up 20 points, two rebounds, and one assist. Two games ago against UMass, Dayton scored 72 points, but the defense gave up 76 points. Dayton needs to get out ot a faster start. 

Dayton comes into this game with an 11-6 record overall and they have gone 8-8 against the spread. Dayton is averaging 75.3 points while their defense is giving up 68.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 181st while the defense is ranked 102nd. They are shooting 49.46 percent from the field which is 87th in the league. Nate Santos has been the top player averaging 14.8 points while shooting 44.2 percent from the field and 41.2 percent from behind the three-point line line. 

Loyola Chicago vs Dayton Prediction

Dayton has lost three games in a row and I am not about to trust them in this game. Dayton is averaging 75.3 points per game but their defense hasn’t been exactly elite and that defense isn’t going to be enough to get the job done here. Loyola Chicago is averaging 75.6 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Loyola Chicago is going to keep it close and they are going to cover the spread here.