SLU Billikens favored by 11.5 points over Dayton Flyers

The two Atlantic 10 Conference rivals meet on Friday, January 30, 2026 in St. Louis

Jan. 29, 2026 at 8:47pm

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The St. Louis Billikens men's basketball team, ranked No. 21 in the AP poll, is an 11.5-point favorite over the Dayton Flyers when the two Atlantic 10 Conference rivals meet on Friday, January 30, 2026 at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis. The over/under for the game is set at 151.5 points.

Why it matters

This matchup between two top Atlantic 10 teams is an important conference game that could impact the standings and postseason positioning for both squads. The Billikens are looking to continue their strong start to the season, while the Flyers are hoping to bounce back from a recent loss.

The details

The Billikens enter the game with a 20-1 overall record and an 8-0 mark in Atlantic 10 play, most recently defeating George Washington 79-76 on January 27. Guard Trey Green led SLU with 23 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 steals in that win. Dayton, meanwhile, is 14-7 overall and 5-3 in conference, coming off an 81-76 loss to Rhode Island on January 27. Flyers guard Bryce Heard had 15 points and 4 rebounds in the defeat.

  • The game is scheduled for Friday, January 30, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT.
  • SLU most recently played on January 27, 2026, defeating George Washington.
  • Dayton last played on January 27, 2026, losing to Rhode Island.

The players

Trey Green

A guard for the St. Louis Billikens who led the team with 23 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 steals in their recent win over George Washington.

Bryce Heard

A guard for the Dayton Flyers who had 15 points and 4 rebounds in their loss to Rhode Island.

Josh Schertz

The head coach of the St. Louis Billikens.

Chris Caputo

The head coach of the George Washington Colonials, who lost to the Billikens.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to play with the same intensity and focus that has led to our strong start to the season.”

— Josh Schertz, Head Coach, St. Louis Billikens

“Our team is looking forward to the challenge of facing a ranked opponent on the road. We'll need to bring our best effort to compete with the Billikens.”

— Chris Caputo, Head Coach, George Washington Colonials

What’s next

The winner of this game will take a big step towards securing a top seed in the upcoming Atlantic 10 tournament.

The takeaway

This matchup between two of the Atlantic 10's top teams should be an exciting conference clash, with the Billikens looking to continue their dominant start to the season and the Flyers aiming to pull off an upset on the road.