Butler Bulldogs vs Dayton Flyers Picks

The upcoming Saturday football showdown on October 18, 2025, features the Butler Bulldogs facing off against the Dayton Flyers at Welcome Stadium in Dayton, OH. This NCAAF regular season Week 8 game promises exciting action and valuable betting opportunities for football fans and bettors alike. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+, making it accessible for fans to catch all the live action.

Our picks for the Butler Bulldogs vs Dayton Flyers game lean toward Dayton with a predicted score of 27 to 20. The Flyers are favored at -3.5 on the point spread, with a strong 58.1% hit rate and a positive expected value (EV) of 5.7%, indicating a solid edge for bettors backing Dayton. Meanwhile, Butler shows a respectable 41.9% hit rate on the spread at +3.5 but with a negative EV of -10.5%, suggesting less value on that side.

Looking at recent results, Dayton has been profitable in the last 10 games on the 2-way market, winning 6 of those bets, which supports confidence in our prediction for this game. These stats and our betting tips can help you make a smart betting decision by highlighting where the value lies and which team is more likely to cover the spread.

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