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Dayton vs. Saint Louis prediction: Saint Louis favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/30/2026]
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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get Dayton vs Saint Louis predictions for college basketball Friday.
Saint Louis and Dayton are scheduled to meet in men's college basketball action at Chaifetz Arena on Friday, with tipoff at 8:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Saint Louis as the most likely winner of the Dayton vs. Saint Louis game.
This article offers further insights into Friday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Dayton vs. Saint Louis prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Friday's NCAA basketball matchup between Dayton and Saint Louis 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives Saint Louis an 82% chance of defeating Dayton. Our predicted final score has Saint Louis winning 82-72.
According to our model, Saint Louis (-9.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 151.5 points has a 54% chance of going over.
Dayton vs. Saint Louis odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Dayton | Saint Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +9.5 (-110) | -9.5 (-102) |
| Moneyline | +425 | -450 |
| Total | o151.5 (-105) | u151.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Dayton vs. Saint Louis picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Saint Louis -9.5 | -102 |
| Moneyline | Saint Louis | -450 |
| Total | Over 151.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Saint Louis -9.5 at the spread.
Dayton vs. Saint Louis game-day updates and essential details
Friday's men's college basketball action between Saint Louis and Dayton at Chaifetz Arena is scheduled to commence at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: Dayton vs. Saint Louis
- Date: Friday, January 30, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Chaifetz Arena
Conclusion
We predict Saint Louis, with an 82% win probability, will likely beat Dayton on Friday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Dayton vs. Saint Louis insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Mac Douglass specializes in NFL previews for the NFC South and NFC East, MLB best bets, Formula 1 race previews, and professional tennis insights. Combining predictive simulations and data-driven sports analysis, Mac provides in-depth content to elevate the betting experience for sports fans.
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