Liberty Flames vs Dayton Flyers Picks and Predictions for Saturday, December 20, 2025

By: David Anicetti Published 12/20/2025, 12:15 AM ET

The Liberty Flames head to UD Arena to face the Dayton Flyers on Saturday afternoon, with Liberty at 7–3 overall following a home win over Midway, while Dayton is 9–3 after a home win over Florida State. Select a winner using our free college basketball picks.

Liberty vs Dayton Game Information

Tipoff: 12:30 PM ET
Date: December 20, 2025
Where: UD Arena, Dayton, OH
TV: USA Network

Liberty Flames Outlook

Scoring has not been the issue for Liberty, as the Flames average 81.8 points per game and shoot 54% from the field. Brett Decker Jr. leads Liberty in scoring, averaging 18.1 points per game, and Kaden Metheny is the second-leading scorer at 13.0 points per contest. Zach Cleveland is the Flames’ playmaker, leading in assists, averaging 8.0 per game, and Liberty averages 18.6 assists per game as a team.

The interior production runs through Cleveland as well, leading the Flames in rebounding, averaging 8.8 boards per contest while also leading the team in blocks at 1.2 per game. Liberty averages 31.9 rebounds, 6.8 steals, and 3.6 blocks per game, with Colin Porter leading the Flames in steals at 1.6 per contest. Liberty allows 65.7 points per game, and the ability to keep opponents from going on scoring runs has been a key in wins.

Dayton Flyers Outlook

Dayton’s pressure defense stands out first, as the Flyers average 10.0 steals per game and have multiple guards creating problems for opponents. Javon Bennett leads Dayton in scoring at 16.4 points per game, while De’Shayne Montgomery matches that 16.4 points per game and also leads the Flyers in steals, averaging 2.8 per contest. Jordan Derkack leads Dayton in assists, averaging 3.3 per game, helping the Flyers stay steady in halfcourt sets.

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On the glass, Amaël L’Etang leads Dayton in rebounding, averaging 6.6 per game, and he also leads the Flyers in blocks at 1.2 per contest. Dayton averages 33.6 rebounds and shoots 47% from the field while averaging 81.2 points per game, and is allowing an average of 70.8 points per game.

Liberty vs Dayton Prediction

Liberty’s shooting accuracy and ability to limit scoring keep this competitive, but Dayton’s perimeter play and control on the glass allow the Flyers to open a lead down the stretch. The Flyers will create enough turnovers and transition points to win and cover. Final Score Prediction: Dayton Flyers win and cover ATS, 78–70. Betting on sports and on Liberty is easy, but even easier if you use the best sportsbooks. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for Dayton with the Novig promo code. Make sure when you place your bet on Dayton vs Liberty you are using the BetMGM bonus code.

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