Saint Louis vs Dayton Basketball Picks 3-5-24

The Dayton Flyers and St Louis Bilikens face off on Tuesday in a college basketball showdown at Chaifetz Arena. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Dayton vs St Louis prediction.

How Does Dayton Bounce Back?

Dayton faced off against Loyola Chicago in the last game and they fell up just short. Dayton scored 72 points but the defense gave up 77 points and they ended up losing by five points. DaRon Holmes II had a strong game putting up 20 points, nine rebounds, and two assists. Two games ago against Davidson, Dayton scored 80 points and they ended losing by 14 points. Dayton is averaging 73.9 points while their defense is giving up 65 points per game. The defense is ranked 20th. DaRon Holmes II is averaging 20 points while shooting 55.3 percent from the field and 38 percent from the field. Dayton will face VCU after this game.

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Saint Louis Coming off a Big Victory

Saint Louis faced off against Rhode Island in the last game and they scored 94 points on the way to the victory. Gibson Jimerson had a strong game putting up 30 points, three assists and one rebound. Saint Louis is averaging 74.8 points while their defense is giving up 79.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 148th in the league while the defense is ranked 344th in the league. Gibson Jimerson has been the top player for Saint Louis averaging 15.9 points while shooting 49.2 percent from the field. 

Dayton vs Saint Louis Betting Prediction 

Saint Louis has to have some confidence after the way they played in the last game and they are going to have another strong game here. Dayton in the last game gave up 77 points and they are going to really struggle to defend again in this game. Dayton isn’t going to have any answer, and it’s going to be Saint Louis that is going to get the job done. Back Saint Louis against the spread.