Dayton Flyers (19-3) vs. VCU Rams (15-8)
February 9, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: VCU Rams +1.5; Over/Under: +134
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The Dayton Flyers are riding a 3-game winning streak. The VCU Rams look to stay hot after winning 7 of their last 8 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Dayton Flyers vs VCU Rams prediction.
Dayton Flyers Betting Preview
The Dayton Flyers beat George Washington, St. Bonaventure and Saint Joseph’s during this streak. The Dayton Flyers are averaging 75 points on 47.7 percent shooting and allowing 65 points on 40.6 percent shooting. DaRon Holmes II is averaging 19.7 points and 7.6 rebounds, while Nate Santos is averaging 11.7 points and 1.6 assists. Koby Brea is the third double-digit scorer and Kobe Elvis is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The Dayton Flyers are shooting 40 percent from beyond the arc and 74.1 percent from the free throw line. The Dayton Flyers are allowing 31.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.4 rebounds per game.
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VCU Rams Betting Preview
The VCU Rams are coming off wins over Richmond and Fordham. The VCU Rams are averaging 72.4 points on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 65.9 points on 39.6 percent shooting. Max Shulga is averaging 15.1 points and 4.8 rebounds, while Joe Bamisile is averaging 12.8 points and 0.5 assists. Zeb Jackson is the third double-digit scorer and Sean Bairstow is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The VCU Rams are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 78.5 percent from the free throw line. The VCU Rams are allowing 28.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.4 rebounds per game.
Dayton Flyers vs VCU Rams prediction
The Dayton Flyers are the more talented team with the better offense, but the value is with VCU and the free bucket. The VCU Rams have seen 10 of their 15 wins this season come at home, and they’re still a feisty defensive team that can frustrate opponents. VCU has also covered 7 of its last 8 games, which includes an outright win in the underdog role against George Mason. Dayton is the better side, and the road team has won 6 of the last 9 meetings between the Flyers and VCU. This is still a big game for VCU at home and the ability to steal it is there. I’ll grab the free bucket with VCU at home.
