The 16^th-ranked Dayton Flyers (15-2) are challenged by the La Salle Explorers (10-8) in Tom Gola Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Tuesday, January 23 at 6:30 PM ET for this college basketball betting opportunity. The Flyers are moderate favorites, currently set with a point spread at -8.5 (-110).

The Flyers have won their last 12 games coming into this matchup, showing excellent momentum. Their most recent victory was a 96-62 thrashing over the Rhode Island Rams, marking their third straight double digit win.

DaRon Holmes II leads their offense with 19.5 points per game and 55.7 percent shooting from the floor. He also takes over in rebounds with 7.6 each performance, making him a key factor in this upcoming game.

The Flyers average 74.5 points per game and connect on 47.9 percent of their shot attempts. They move the ball at a solid rate to find good scoring opportunities, with 15.4 assists a game.

They are allowing opponents to average 64.4 points per game, which shows a good margin of victory in comparison to their consistent offense. They also acquire 33.7 rebounds, 4.4 blocks, and 5.7 steals a game.

The Explorers are currently on a three-game losing streak and are 1-4 over their last five games. They have lost three out of four games by double digit margins, with their recent defeat being a 82-62 blowout against the Saint Joseph’s Hawks.

Khalil Brantley is putting up 14.9 points per game and is making 38.4 percent of his shots. He makes up for a slightly weak shooting percentage by making 76.7 percent of his free throws.

The Explorers are averaging 74.8 points per game and are making 43.3 percent of their shots from the field. They move the ball similarly to the Flyers, with 15.2 assists each game and have a good chance at scoring opportunities.

They are allowing 73.3 points per game, which does not offer much room for error compared to their offense. They also put up 34.3 rebounds, 3.3 blocks, and 7.0 steals a game, which bodes well with their chances at competing with the Flyers.

MyBookie has the odds ready for this matchup, with the Dayton Flyers as favorites with a 8.5-point spread. According to market analysis, the Flyers have an 84.6 percent chance at winning despite being on the road.

The Explorers have been blown out by teams that are arguably worse than the Flyers, which does not offer a lot of faith for bettors to put into them. Look for the Flyers to find success here.