Dayton Flyers vs Saint Louis Billikens NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/30

The Dayton Flyers are set to take on the #21 Saint Louis Billikens on Friday, January 30, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET. The game will be held at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, MO. Both teams are part of the Atlantic 10 Conference, adding significance to this matchup. Dayton comes in as the underdog with a spread of +11.5, while the Billikens are favored at -11.5.
Dayton holds a season record of 14-7, with an away record of 3-4. They will look to challenge a strong Saint Louis team that stands at 20-1 overall and an impressive 14-1 at home. Fans can catch the game on CBSS. The Billikens are heavily favored with a moneyline of -658, compared to Dayton’s +450. The over/under for the game is set at 152.5 points.
Dayton Flyers vs Saint Louis Billikens Game Day Info
- Sport: College Basketball
- Teams: Dayton Flyers vs Saint Louis Billikens
- Venue: Chaifetz Arena, St. Louis MO
- Date: Friday, January 30, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
- Dayton Flyers Spread: +11.5 (-110)
- Saint Louis Billikens Spread: -11.5 (-112)
- Dayton Flyers MoneyLine: +450
- Saint Louis Billikens MoneyLine: -658
- Over: 152.5 (-114)
- Under: 152.5 (-119)
Dayton Flyers Team Preview
The Dayton Flyers have struggled recently, losing their last three games. They fell to Rhode Island Rams 81-76, despite shooting over 51% from the field. Javon Bennett, De’Shayne Montgomery, and Bryce Heard were the top performers in that game.
In their previous games, the Flyers also lost to Saint Joseph’s Hawks and La Salle Explorers. Against the Hawks, Dayton scored 74 points, with De’Shayne Montgomery leading the way with 19 points. In the game against the Explorers, Keonte Jones had a strong performance with 14 points and 10 rebounds.
Dayton’s season record stands at 14-7, with a 3-4 record in away games. The Flyers rank 205th in points per game, averaging 76.7. Their free throw shooting is a strength, as they make 19.5 free throws per game, which ranks 15th nationally.
Saint Louis Billikens Team Preview
The Saint Louis Billikens are having a great season with a 20-1 record. They have been strong at home with a 14-1 record. The team is ranked #21 in the AP Poll and plays in the Atlantic 10 Conference.
In their recent games, the Billikens won against George Washington by 79-76. Robbie Avila and Trey Green were key players in this game. Both scored over 20 points and had high shooting percentages.
The team scores an average of 90.9 points per game, making them one of the top-scoring teams. They have a field goal percentage of 51.7%, which ranks 4th. On defense, they could improve as they rank low in steals and blocks per game.
BTB Betting Pick
The spread pick for this game is Dayton +11.5. Saint Louis scores more points per game, but Dayton’s ability to get to the free throw line could keep the game close. Dayton’s free throw shooting ranks high, which might help them cover the spread.
For the over/under pick, take the over 152.5. Saint Louis averages 90.9 points per game, and Dayton scores 76.7 points per game. Both teams can score, making a high-scoring game likely.