Dayton leads the all-time series 37-17 and is 4-2 against Loyola since they joined the A-10 in the 2022-23 season.
Dayton is a heavy favorite, with KenPom.com giving them a 95% chance of winning.
Loyola has been struggling with injuries, potentially missing key players such as Justin Moore and Kayde Dotson.
De’Shayne Montgomery is a player to watch, coming off a strong performance in the previous matchup with 20 points and seven steals.
The Dayton Flyers will face the Loyola Chicago Ramblers in a rematch. Dayton narrowly defeated Loyola 70-68 in their previous encounter, thanks to a last-second shot by Javon Bennett. However, Loyola had a 15-point lead at one point during the game. This time around, Dayton has the home-court advantage, which could play a significant role. Loyola struggles with turnovers, ranking last in the A-10 in turnover rate (24%). Dayton’s defense, particularly the perimeter defense of Javon Bennett and De’Shayne Montgomery, could capitalize on this weakness. Several players are dealing with injuries. Dayton played without Malcolm Thomas, Amaël L’Etang, and Jordan Derkack in their previous game. Loyola had six players listed as "Out," including Justin Moore and Kayde Dotson, two of their top scorers. Tanner McGrath from Action Network projects Dayton as over 19-point favorites. He suggests betting on Dayton -16 or better.
Q: What time is the Dayton vs. Loyola game?
8:30 p.m. EST on Friday, January 16, 2026.
Q: Where can I watch the game?
ESPN2.
Q: What are the betting odds?
Dayton is favored by 16 points, with the over/under set at 142.5 points.
Dayton is heavily favored to win the game, but injuries on both sides could impact the outcome.
Watch for Dayton to pressure Loyola’s ball-handlers and force turnovers.
De’Shayne Montgomery could be a key player for Dayton, given his strong performance in the previous matchup.
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