Dayton vs St. Bonaventure Picks and Prediction – 1/29/2025

On Tuesday, the Dayton Flyers (14-6) face off against the St. Bonaventure Bonnies (15-6) at the Reilly Center in Saint Bonaventure, New York. Get ready for the college basketball season with our college basketball picks.

St. Bonaventure comes into this matchup on a three-game losing streak and has dropped four of their last five games. In their recent 75-61 defeat against VCU, the St. Bonaventure Bonnies were led by Chance Moore, who contributed 21 points. Moore has been a standout player for the team this season, leading in scoring with an average of 14.5 points per game. Close behind him is Melvin Council Jr., who has been the second-highest scorer, averaging 14.3 points per game. Moore also excels on the boards, topping the team with an average of 7.3 rebounds each game. Meanwhile, Dasonte Bowen has been pivotal in coordinating plays, leading the team with an average of 4.2 assists per contest. Recently, the Bonnies have faced defensive challenges, allowing an average of 71.4 points across their last five matchups. This performance has landed them in a tie for the third-to-last spot in the Atlantic 10 Conference standings. The team is eager to break their current three-game losing streak and aims to avert what would be their sixth conference loss of the season. As a team, St. Bonaventure scores an average of 71.1 points per game, highlighting their potential to compete as they strive to regain momentum.

Dayton enters this game on a three-game winning streak and has won three of their last five games. In a closely contested game, the Dayton Flyers emerged victorious over Saint Joseph’s with a 77-72 win, largely thanks to Nate Santos’s impressive performance. Santos was the standout player, securing 24 points for his team. Throughout the season, he has been the leading scorer for Dayton, boasting an average of 14.6 points per game. Following closely behind is Enoch Cheeks, who holds the position of the second-highest scorer on the team with an average of 13.1 points per game. Cheeks also excels in rebounding, averaging 6.5 rebounds this season, making him the top rebounder for Dayton. Meanwhile, Malachi Smith has proven to be the team’s primary playmaker, leading with an average of 6 assists per game. In recent performances, the Flyers have displayed offensive prowess by scoring an average of 74.6 points over their last five matches. With their eyes set on maintaining momentum, Dayton aims to secure a four-game winning streak and notch their fifth conference victory of the season. Overall, the Flyers have maintained a robust scoring average of 76.1 points per game throughout the year.

This upcoming conference game promises to be a tough test for both teams. Although Dayton has struggled in away games, losing two of their first three, they remain strong contenders near the top of the Atlantic 10 Conference standings. They are eager to secure a crucial victory on the road to strengthen their position. Meanwhile, St. Bonaventure has demonstrated solid performance on their home court, winning eight out of ten home games. However, they have faced difficulties within the conference, having lost five of their eight conference matchups. Give me the road team to continue their momentum. Final Score Prediction, Dayton Flyers win and cover the spread, 71-66.