The Ramblers will play the Flyers on Friday, January 16th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:30 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Loyola Chicago and Dayton are set to hit the hardwood on Friday, January 16th, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Loyola Chicago currently has a 93.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Dayton is 98.33.
- Away Loyola Chicago - Loyola Chicago starts this game with a 1-3 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the A-10 Conference for away team wins.
- Home Dayton - Dayton meets Loyola Chicago boasting a 9-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 2nd in the A-10 Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Loyola Chicago currently ranks 4th (0.200) in the A-10 Conference, with Dayton now standing 1st (1.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 A-10 Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Loyola Chicago has a 0.278 overall win percentage, with Dayton matching up with a 0.765 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Loyola Chicago currently possesses 5-13 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Dayton has tallied a 13-4 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
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Greetings, fellow wizards! Tonight, Loyola Chicago battles Dayton in a fierce basketball showdown.
Loyola Chicago, with a 5-13 overall standing, faces Dayton, who boasts a 13-4 record. In the fight for conference tournament seeds, every game is crucial.
With a 1-4 A-10 Conference standing, Loyola Chicago aims to break their losing streak. Meanwhile, Dayton, with a 4-0 record, seeks to continue their winning streak. Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game.
Remember, wizards, college basketball betting is legal at BetRivers and BetMGM. Place your bets wisely! We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. May the best team prevail in this magical battle on the court!
Best Ramblers at Flyers Odds
| Underdog Loyola Chicago | Favorite Dayton |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Loyola Chicago | Favorite Dayton |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Dayton is a -16.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Loyola Chicago is a +16.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 141.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 141.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
Dayton is a -2500 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Loyola Chicago is a +1050 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Game |
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Loyola Chicago
Dayton
1/16/26 8:30pm EST | +16.5 -105-16.5 -115 |
Underdog Loyola Chicago - Loyola Chicago bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +16.5 Loyola Chicago underdog bet wins if they lose by 16 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 17 or more.
Favorite Dayton - Dayton bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -16.5 Dayton favorite bet wins if they win by 17 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 16 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Loyola Chicago at Dayton Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Loyola Chicago
Dayton
First to 5 Points
1/16/26 8:30pm EST | +150-210Bet |
Loyola Chicago
Dayton
First to 10 Points
1/16/26 8:30pm EST | +195-285Bet |
Loyola Chicago
Dayton
First to 15 Points
1/16/26 8:30pm EST | +240-350Bet |
Loyola Chicago
Dayton
Game to Overtime
1/16/26 8:30pm EST | Yes +2500No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Dayton | 14-7 | 0.667 | 10-2 | 3-3 | 5-3 | +3 | 0.625 | L3 |
| Loyola Chicago | 5-17 | 0.227 | 3-9 | 1-5 | 1-8 | +7.5 | 0.111 | L8 |
Loyola Chicago & Dayton Futures Odds
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
Loyola Chicago Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Loyola Chicago YR: futures available
Dayton Championship Odds|
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| OH,US ncaabb Evnum: 1 Odds Pending |
Loyola Chicago & Dayton Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Loyola Chicago vs Dayton College Basketball Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Friday, January 16th, 2026 at 8:30 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Loyola Chicago vs Dayton Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Loyola Chicago vs Dayton Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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