St. Bonaventure vs Dayton Prediction 2/3/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The St. Bonaventure Bonnies and Dayton Flyers meet Tuesday in the college basketball action at the UD Arena. Here’s a St. Bonaventure vs Dayton Prediction. This article will include a St. Bonaventure vs Dayton Pick.

St. Bonaventure Bonnies Betting Preview

The St. Bonaventure Bonnies lost to George Mason, beat Duquesne, and they play Fordham next. St. Bonaventure has lost 7 of its last 9 games.

The St. Bonaventure Bonnies are averaging 77.4 points on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 74.3 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Frank Mitchell is averaging 16.4 points and 9.7 rebounds, while Darryl Simmons II is averaging 15.9 points and 2.8 assists. Cayden Charles is the third double-digit scorer and Dasonte Bowen is grabbing 3.1 rebounds. The St. Bonaventure Bonnies are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free throw line. The St. Bonaventure Bonnies are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.6 rebounds per game.

Dayton Flyers Betting Preview

The Dayton Flyers lost to Saint Louis and Rhode Island, and they play VCU next. Dayton has lost 4 straight games.

The Dayton Flyers are averaging 76.5 points on 45.2 percent shooting and allowing 70.8 points on 43.6 percent shooting. Javon Bennett is averaging 16 points and 2.5 rebounds, while De’Shayne Montgomery is averaging 15.3 points and 2.3 assists. Amael L’Etang is the third double-digit scorer and Keonte Jones is grabbing 5.7 rebounds. The Dayton Flyers are shooting 32.7 percent from beyond the arc and 75.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Dayton Flyers are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.9 rebounds per game.

Why the Dayton Flyers will win

• Dayton has won 41 of its last 45 games at University of Dayton Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• St. Bonaventure has lost eight of its last nine road night games against the Atlantic 10 Conference.
• St. Bonaventure has lost the first half in 10 of its last 11 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the St. Bonaventure Bonnies will win

• Dayton has lost each of its last four games against Conference opponents.
• Dayton has lost the first half in three of its last four games against Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Ten of St. Bonaventure’s last 11 games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 150+ points.
• Twenty-eight of Dayton’s last 34 night games against Conference opponents at University of Dayton Arena have produced a total of 146 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Dayton ranks 20th among Division 1 teams for opponent assist to turnover ratio this season (0.80).
• Dayton ranks 21st among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (9.4).

St. Bonaventure vs Dayton Prediction

Dayton is the more talented team and at home, where it plays its best ball. This could also be a frustration spot where Dayton just unleashes a blowout win. St. Bonaventure is in awful form, and the defense is taking steps in the wrong direction. However, if forced to back either team, I want points in my pocket. Despite St. Bonaventure’s issues, Dayton has lost 4 straight games, and that includes losses to Saint Joseph’s and La Salle. No, thanks. It’s the Bonnies and the points or pass for me.

Randy Chambers's Pick: St. Bonaventure +8.5