- Dayton comes in as a very slight favorite at -1.5 after edging out their first matchup against Loyola Chicago in OT
- The over under is set at 141, five points higher than the total scored in regulation between the two conference opponents in their previous matchup
CHICAGO – Set to face off for the second time this season, the Loyola Chicago Ramblers will host the Dayton Flyers for an A10 showdown.
Loyola Chicago vs Dayton Flyers Odds
| Spread | Dayton ML | Loyola Chicago ML | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton -1.5 | -120 | EVEN | 141 Points |
Both teams come into tonight’s game playing some of their best basketball, Dayton having won seven of their last nine and Loyola Chicago having won five of their last six. College basketball sportsbooks online like Dayton as a very slight favorite, but this game is essentially a toss-up.
Dayton is known for their high-flying offense led by senior wing Nate Santos, who is averaging almost 14 points per game while shooting 44% from the field and 43% from deep. They also have depth, with five players averaging over 10 points per game on the season.
The Ramblers are led by junior guard Jayden Dawson, who averages 13.5 points per game on the season. Des Watson and Sheldon Edwards Junior both average over 12 points per game as well, rounding out a three headed attack on offense.
These two teams have played a total of four times in their collective histories, with the first matchup being in the 2022-23 season when Loyola Chicago joined the A10. Dayton owns a 3-1 record against the Ramblers, their only loss being last year’s matchup in Chicago.
History often repeats itself, and it will tonight. Trust Loyola Chicago to put the clamps down on defense and redeem their loss from earlier in the season. Take Loyola Chicago moneyline.
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Point Total
The last time these two teams played each other, the Flyers took home an 83-81 victory in overtime, bringing the point total to 164.
However, only 136 of these points were scored in regulation. Online sportsbooks have set tonight's line at 141 points, five points higher than what the total would have been, had there not been overtime.
According to KenPom, Dayton ranks 37th in the country in offensive efficiency and 166th in defensive efficiency, while Loyola Chicago comes in at 171st in offensive efficiency and 109th in defensive efficiency.
While it is tempting to take the over due to Dayton’s offensive prowess, the smart play is to ride with the defense in conference play between two familiar teams, especially considering that Dayton is on the road. Lock in the under at -110.
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