The Saint Louis Billikens (16-8, 8-3 A-10) face the Dayton Flyers (16-9, 8-4) on Friday at UD Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN2/ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Saint Louis vs. Dayton odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
The Billikens defeated Rhode Island 76-71 on Tuesday despite failing to cover as 11-point favorites at home. Saint Louis has won 7 of its last 10 games.
The Flyers scored an impressive 62-58 win over VCU on Tuesday, covering as 3.5-point underdogs on the road. Dayton has won 6 of its last 10 games.
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Saint Louis at Dayton odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:36 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Saint Louis +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Dayton -240 (bet $240 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Saint Louis +5.5 (-115) | Dayton -5.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 136.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Saint Louis at Dayton picks and predictions
Prediction
Dayton 70, Saint Louis 62
Moneyline
PASS.
Even though Dayton is expected to secure the victory at home, taking the Flyers straight up at the current odds (-240) isn’t worth the risk or return.
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Against the spread
Following a fantastic road win over the top team in the conference in VCU on Tuesday, DAYTON -5.5 (-105) is where I’m leaning in this matchup. The Flyers are 12-1 at home this season.
The Billikens are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games against a team with a winning record and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Meanwhile, the Flyers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games against a team with a winning percentage above .600.
Over/Under
UNDER 136.5 (-110) is the play for the total with how formidable Dayton’s defense is. The Flyers are limiting opposing teams to only 61.4 points per game (15th in the nation), while they also average only 66.9 possessions per game (324th in the nation).
Saint Louis has gone Under in 6 of its 11 conference games. Meanwhile, Dayton is 7-5 to the Under in its 12 conference games.
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