Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs Dayton Flyers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25
Planning on watching today’s Ramblers and Flyers game? Catch the action at UD Arena in Dayton, OH, as the Flyers hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on CBSS. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 142.5 points, and Dayton is favored by -9.5 to win at home against Loyola Chicago.
LOYOLA CHICAGO RAMBLERS VS DAYTON FLYERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Dayton Flyers -9.5
This game will be played at UD Arena at 4:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.
WHY BET THE DAYTON FLYERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Flyers.
- Not only will Dayton pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -9.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Do the Ramblers Stand a Chance on the Road?
Loyola Chicago Ramblers Recent Game/Games
Loyola Chicago improved to 10-6 on the season with an 81-77 win over Rhode Island on Wednesday. Despite being -4.5 favorites at home, the Ramblers didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 158 exceeded the O/U line of 146.5.
Trailing 39-38 at halftime, Loyola Chicago turned things around by outscoring Rhode Island 43-38 in the second half.
Loyola Chicago put up 81 points in their latest game, shooting 50% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 55.4%. They hit 57.9% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 33.3% from beyond the arc, making 6 of 18 three-pointers. At the free-throw line, they converted 76%, going 19 for 25.
Des Watson led the way with 21 points, shooting 61.5% overall and 66.7% from three-point range. Sebastian Thomas added 20 points and 6 assists, though he struggled from deep, hitting just 2 of 9 attempts. Jalen Quinn contributed 17 points and 5 assists, while Javonte Brown was efficient inside, scoring 16 points on 60% shooting.
Despite Loyola Chicago’s defensive struggles, they managed to put up 77 points in their last game. The Ramblers shot 50% from the field, connecting on 28 of their 56 attempts.
From inside the arc, Loyola Chicago shot 57%, hitting 22 of 38 two-point attempts. They also went 19/25 from the free-throw line, good for 76%.
Can Dayton Lock in a Home Win?
Dayton Flyers Recent Game/Games
Dayton’s season record dropped to 10-6 after a 67-59 loss to George Mason on Wednesday. The Flyers, who were -8 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points (126) fell short of the O/U line of 134.5.
Dayton trailed 41-27 at halftime but tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 26 points while scoring 32 of their own. Despite the improved effort after the break, they couldn’t complete the comeback.
Dayton’s offense put up 59 points in their last game, shooting 43.1% from the field. They connected on 52.9% of their three-point attempts, going 9-for-17 from deep, while struggling inside the arc with a 38.2% shooting rate on two-pointers.
Darius Maddox and Nate Santos each scored 20 points, with Maddox hitting 4-of-5 threes and shooting 72.7% overall. Malachi Smith added 14 points and 5 assists, making his only three-point attempt.
Dayton’s defense gave up 67 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 43% from the field. They held the other team to 38% on two-point attempts, as they went 13/34 inside the arc.
From three-point range, Dayton allowed 9/17 shooting, or 52%. The opposing team also went 6/11 from the free-throw line, hitting 54% of their attempts. Dayton gave up 10 offensive rebounds.