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Loyola Chicago vs. Dayton prediction: Dayton favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/16/2026]
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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get Loyola Chicago vs Dayton predictions for college basketball Friday.
Dayton and Loyola Chicago will lock horns in men's college basketball action at UD Arena on Friday, starting at 8:30 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Dayton as the most likely winner of the Loyola Chicago vs. Dayton game.
This article offers a closer look at Friday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Loyola Chicago vs. Dayton prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Friday's NCAA basketball game between Loyola Chicago and Dayton 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives Dayton a 94% chance of beating Loyola Chicago. Our predicted final score has Dayton winning 80-63.
According to our model, Dayton (-16.5) has a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 142.5 points has a 52% chance of going over.
Loyola Chicago vs. Dayton odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Loyola Chicago | Dayton |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +16.5 (-105) | -16.5 (-106) |
| Moneyline | +1100 | -2100 |
| Total | o142.5 (-110) | u142.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Loyola Chicago vs. Dayton 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 | Dayton -16.5 | -106 |
| Moneyline | Dayton | -2100 |
| Total | Over 142.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Dayton -16.5 at the spread.
Loyola Chicago vs. Dayton game-day updates and essential details
Friday's men's college basketball matchup between Dayton and Loyola Chicago at UD Arena is scheduled to begin at 8:30 PM ET.
- Who: Loyola Chicago vs. Dayton
- Date: Friday, January 16, 2026
- Time: 8:30 PM ET/5:30PM PT
- Venue: UD Arena
Conclusion
We predict Dayton, with a 94% win probability, will likely beat Loyola Chicago on Friday.
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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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