The Dayton Flyers (17-9, 9-4 A-10) battle the Loyola-Chicago Ramblers (9-16, 3-10) Friday. Tip from the Joseph J. Gentile Arena is set for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Dayton at Loyola-Chicago odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
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The Flyers beat the Ramblers 85-81 in overtime on Jan. 31, but failed to cover as a 14-point home favorite while the Over 130 hit.
Dayton has won 4 of its last 5 games. It is just 3-6 against the spread (ATS) in its last 9 games, yet 10-6 in its last 16 and is 12-14 ATS on the season. The Flyers are coming off a 70-56 home win over Saint Louis, covering as a 5-point favorite.
The Ramblers beat Massachusetts 64-62 Tuesday, covering as a 4.5-point road underdog. They are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 despite winning just 2 of those 5. Loyola-Chicago is 8-17 ATS on the season, an A-10-worst record.
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Dayton at Loyola-Chicago odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:36 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Dayton -310 (bet $310 to win $100) | Loyola-Chicago +230 (bet $100 to win $230)
- Against the spread (ATS): Dayton -7.5 (+100) | Loyola-Chicago +7.5 (-120)
- Over/Under (O/U): 130.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Dayton at Loyola-Chicago picks and predictions
Prediction
Dayton 66, Loyola-Chicago 61
Moneyline
AVOID.
If you like Loyola-Chicago, taking them on the spread poses the better value, especially considering how it has covered in losses lately.
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Against the spread
LEAN LOYOLA-CHICAGO +7.5 (-120).
The Ramblers are 2-1 ATS in their last 3 home and are 5-2 ATS over their last 7. Dayton is just 2-4 ATS as a road favorite as well, so it hasn’t thrived in this situation. The Ramblers also played a tied game and covered the 1st game between these 2 teams.
Considering their recent success and the Flyers’ struggles in this situation, back LOYOLA-CHICAGO +7.5 (-120).
Over/Under
BET UNDER 130.5 (-105).
The Ramblers have gone Under in 5 of their last 8 games. The Flyers have gone Under in 3 straight, having either been held or holding their opponent to under 60 in each of those games.
Dayton is 5-8 O/U in conference games as well. Loyola-Chicago is just 1-3 O/U as a home underdog as well. Put it all together and back the UNDER 130.5 (-105).
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