Saint Louis Billikens (8-8) vs. Dayton Flyers (13-2)
January 16, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Dayton Flyers -13.5; Over/Under: +148
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The Saint Louis Billikens need a win after losing 6 of their last 9 games. The Dayton Flyers are riding a 10-game winning streak. Let’s preview this game and give out a Saint Louis Billikens vs Dayton Flyers prediction.
Saint Louis Billikens Betting Preview
The Saint Louis Billikens rebounded from losses to Loyola Chicago and George Mason by beating Saint Joseph’s. The Saint Louis Billikens are averaging 74.4 points on 44.9 percent shooting and allowing 76.6 points on 45 percent shooting. Gibson Jimerson is averaging 17.2 points and 2.8 rebounds, while Bradley Ezewiro is averaging 15.2 points and 1.2 assists. Sincere Parker is the third double-digit scorer and Terrence Hargrove Jr. is grabbing 5.8 rebounds. The Saint Louis Billikens are shooting 38.6 percent from beyond the arc and 72.1 percent from the free throw line. The Saint Louis Billikens are allowing 33.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.6 rebounds per game.
Dayton Flyers Betting Preview
The Dayton Flyers recently beat Davidson, UMass and Duquesne. The Dayton Flyers are averaging 73.4 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 64.5 points on 41 percent shooting. DaRon Holmes II is averaging 18.7 points and 7.3 rebounds, while Nate Santos is averaging 11.9 points and 1.3 assists. Koby Brea is the third double-digit scorer and Kobe Elvis is grabbing 2.4 rebounds. The Dayton Flyers are shooting 40.3 percent from beyond the arc and 75.4 percent from the free throw line. The Dayton Flyers are allowing 32 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.1 rebounds per game. Dayton is 13-2 and atop the A-10 standings.
Saint Louis Billikens vs Dayton Flyers prediction
The Saint Louis Billikens have folded in their bigger games on their schedule this season, and their defense just isn’t good enough to trust in these spots, especially on the road. The Dayton Flyers are piling up the wins, they’re above average at both ends of the floor, and they’ve improved to a profitable 9-6 ATS on the season. Dayton is unbeaten at home. No reason to step in front of the Flyers. Give me the home favorite over an average at best Saint Louis squad.
