St. Louis vs Dayton Prediction 1/30/26 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a St. Louis vs Dayton prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, January 30th at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, Missouri. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

St. Louis Billikens Betting Preview

The St. Louis Billikens are 20-1 (8-0) this season after they defeated George Washington by a score of 79-76 in their last game. St. Louis trailed 43-33 at halftime, but they won the second half 46-33 for the comeback victory. The Billikens shot 44% from the field, 39% on three pointers, and 50% on free throws in the game. Trey Green led St. Louis with 23 points and three rebounds, while Robbie Avila added 22 points and seven rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, St. Louis defeated St. Bonaventure by a score of 97-62 and Duquesne by a score of 81-77. The Billikens have scored 90.9 points per game with 43.0 rebounds and 19.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 67.3 points against per game this season. Robbie Avila is averaging 13.1 points and 4.5 rebounds per game, while Trey Green is averaging 11.8 points and 3.0 rebounds per game for the Billikens. St. Louis is shooting 51.7% from the field, 74.1% on free throws, and 39.5% on three pointers this season. 

Dayton Flyers Betting Preview

The Dayton Flyers are 14-7 (5-3) this year after they lost to Rhode Island by a score of 81-76 in overtime in their last game. Dayton led 39-31 at halftime, but they only scored 25 points in the second half and lost in OT. The Flyers shot 51% from the field, 41% on three pointers, and 76% on free throws in the game. Bryce Heard led Dayton with 15 points and four rebounds, while De’Shayne Montgomery added 14 points and three assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Dayton lost to St. Joe’s by a score of 81-74 and La Salle by a score of 67-64. The Flyers have scored 76.7 points per game with 33.0 rebounds and 14.4 assists per game, while they have allowed 69.3 points against per game this season. Javon Bennett is averaging 16.3 points and 3.2 assists per game, while De’Shayne Montgomery is averaging 14.9 points and 3.9 rebounds per game for the Flyers. Dayton is shooting 45.1% from the field, 75.1% on free throws, and 32.6% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Saint Louis Billikens will win

• Saint Louis has won each of its last 17 games at Chaifetz Arena.
• Dayton has lost each of its last three games.
• Saint Louis has won the first half in 14 of its last 15 games.

Why the Dayton Flyers will win

• Dayton has won each of its last seven games following an overtime loss.
• Saint Louis has lost three of its last four games as an AP-ranked team at Chaifetz Arena.
• The road team has won the first half in each of the last four games between Dayton and Saint Louis.

Total Points Facts

• Thirty-six of Dayton’s last 43 night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 151 or fewer points.
• Each of Saint Louis’ last three games have produced a total of 155+ points.

St. Louis vs Dayton Prediction 

Dayton comes into this matchup on a three game losing streak and they have allowed 81 points in back to back games. The Flyers are shooting 45% from the field and they have scored at least 74 points in three of their last four. St. Louis is 20-1 on the season and they are undefeated in conference play. The Billikens are shooting 52% from the field and they have scored 78+ in five straight. I do think St. Louis will win this game, but I think Dayton can keep it close, as they still have plenty of talent. Take the Flyers here.