VCU Rams (19-11) vs. Dayton Flyers (23-6)
March 8, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Dayton Flyers -7.5; Over/Under: +138.5
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The VCU Rams will play the Dayton Flyers in an A-10 game on Friday night at UD Arena in Dayton, Ohio, Let’s take a look at the VCU preview, Dayton preview, betting matchup, and the VCU vs Dayton prediction.
VCU Preview
The VCU Rams are 19-11 (11-6) this season after they lost to Duquesne by a score of 69-59 in their last game. VCU trailed 31-27 at halftime and was out scored 38-32 in the second half in the loss. The Rams shot 42.9% from the field and had 14 turnovers in the game. VCU lost to Richmond by a score of 79-76 in the game prior to Duquesne, but did win the two games before that. The Rams are scoring 71.9 points per game with 35.7 rebounds per game and 14.1 assists per game, while allowing 66.8 points against per game this season. Max Shulga is averaging 15 points per game, 4.9 rebounds per game, and 3.6 assists per game. VCU is shooting 44.3% from the field, 78.9% on free throws, and 36.2% on three pointers this year.
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Dayton Preview
The Dayton Flyers are 23-6 (13-4) this year after they defeated Saint Louis by a score of 100-83 in their last game. Dayton led 49-35 at the half and they added 51 more points in the second half for the win. The Flyers shot 55.4% from the field and made 18 three pointers in the game. Dayton lost to Loyola by a score of 77-72 in the game prior to Saint Louis, but did beat Davidson before that. The Flyers are scoring 74.8 points per game with 33.9 rebounds per game and 14.8 assists per game, while giving up 65.7 points against per game this year. DaRon Holmes II is averaging 20.1 points per game, 8.2 rebounds per game, and 2.6 assists per game. Dayton is shooting 48% from the field, 73.4% on free throws, and 40.2% on three pointers this season.
VCU vs Dayton Betting Prediction
Dayton comes into this matchup ranked #25 in the country, but they have been inconsistent over the last few weeks. The Flyers have picked up a couple of losses in recent weeks, but all of those were on the road. VCU has lost two straight games and three of their last five, but they did beat Dayton by a score of 49-47 in the first meeting. I don’t love how Dayton has played recently and I think they are a bit soft inside, but they play very well at home. Take the Flyers here.
