Dayton vs. Loyola-Chicago Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The Dayton Flyers will head on the road to face off with the Loyola-Chicago Ramblers on Friday night. Can Daron Holmes II lead the Flyers to a victory in this A-10 Conference showdown? Matt McCuen provides his prediction and pick for Dayton vs. Loyola-Chicago.
Matt McCuen - March 1, 2024, 9:03 AM EST
5 minDayton vs. Loyola-Chicago Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The Dayton Flyers and the Loyola-Chicago Ramblers will clash from Chicago, Illinois, on Friday Night.
Dayton vs. Loyola-Chicago DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: March 1, 2024
- Game Time: 8:30 pm ET
- Where to Watch: FS1
Dayton vs. Loyola-Chicago ODDS
- Spread: Dayton -1.5 (-110), Loyola-Chicago -1.5 (-110)
- Total Odds: O/U 136.5 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Dayton (-110), Loyola-Chicago (-110)
Dayton vs. Loyola-Chicago Prediction
This is an important game for both teams.
Dayton begins this contest ranked 21st in the nation with a record of 22-5.
The Flyers are securely into the tournament, and will not need to win the A-10 tournament to earn an at-large bid.
The same can not be said for the Ramblers, who will need to win the tournament if they want to make the big dance.
Dayton has been ranked as high as 16th this season.
Arizona native Daron Holmes II leads the team with 20.0 points and 8.0 assists. The junior is the best player in the Atlantic 10.
Junior Nate Santos has added 11.8 points and 6.6 rebounds.
Koby Brea has averaged 10.6 points and 3.8 rebounds.
The Flyers' offense has scored 74.0 points while allowing 64.6 points.
Loyola begins this game unranked with a 20-8 record.
This is not the same Loyola team as the ones we have seen in the past, but they are no pushovers.
The Ramblers 12-3 conference record is tied with the Flyers for the second-best in the A-10.
Both teams trail Richmond, who has a 13-2 conference record.
Senior Philip Alston leads the Ramblers with 12.8 points and 4.4 assists.
Junior Desmond Watson has added 12.7 points and 4.8 rebounds.
Ohio native Braden Norris leads the squad with 4.9 assists.
Loyola’s offense has scored 73.8 points per game while allowing 67.6.
Dayton vs. Loyola-Chicago Pick
We are getting a soft line on the Flyers tonight, and I will take advantage.
Dayton has struggled on the road lately, losing their last two road games.
This is the perfect get-right spot tonight.
Dayton is the better team, and in a low-scoring game, Holmes will be the difference.
Loyola has no player like Holmes who can take over the game on offense.
Let’s keep rolling tonight!
Pick: Dayton ML -120 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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