Dayton vs St. Louis Picks and Prediction – 2/1/2025

The Dayton Flyers visit Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis on Friday to play the St. Louis Billikens in an Atlantic 10 Conference showdown. Dayton is 14-7 overall and 4-4 in Atlantic 10 play. The Flyers were defeated by Saint Bonaventure 75-53 on Tuesday, snapping a three-game winning streak for Dayton. Nate Santos was the leading scorer for Dayton with 12 points. Keep updated on College Basketball with our college basketball previews.

Nate Santos leads Dayton in scoring, averaging 14.5 points per game. Enoch Cheeks is second in scoring and the leading rebounder, averaging 13.0 points and 6.2 rebounds per game. Malachi Smith is the leader in assists, averaging 5.9 per game. Dayton scores an average of 75.0 points per game, shooting 47.3% overall and 36.4% from 3-point territory.

The St Louis Billikens look for a second straight win on Friday when hosting the Dayton Flyers. St Louis is 13-8 overall and 6-2 in Atlantic 10 play. St Louis defeated VCU 78-69 on Tuesday night with Gibson and Jimerson leading the Billikens in scoring with 26 points. The game was marred by a fight between VCU and St. Louis fans that delayed the game for seven minutes. 

Robbie Avila leads St Louis in scoring, averaging 17.9 points per game, and Gibson Jimerson is second, averaging 17.6 points per game. Kalu Anya is the leading rebounder, averaging 9.4 rebounds per game, and Isaiah Swope is the leader in assists, averaging 4.9 per game. St Louis scores an average of 74.6 points per game, shooting 47.6% overall and 33.9% from 3-point territory.

The St Louis Billikens will win and cover the number on Friday when hosting the Dayton Flyers. St Louis is 6-2 straight up and 5-2 against the spread over the last eight games. In comparison, Dayton is 5-5 SU and 2-8 ATS over the last 10 games played. St Louis holds opponents to 69.0 points per game on 41.1% (72nd) shooting and 29.3% (24th) shooting from 3-point territory. Final Score Prediction, St Louis Billikens win and cover ATS 77-67.