Dayton (21-9) vs. VCU (25-5)
March 7, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: VCU -8.5; Over/Under: 142
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In this article we will formulate a VCU vs Dayton prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, March 7th at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
VCU Rams Betting Preview
The VCU Rams are 25-5 (15-2) this year after they defeated Duquesne by a score of 71-62 in their last game. VCU led 37-29 at halftime and was able to maintain that lead in the second half for the win. The Rams shot 41.8% from the field, 36.4% on three pointers, and 81% on free throws in the game. Max Shulga led VCU with 22 points and four rebounds, while Zeb Jackson added 16 points and four rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, the Rams defeated Davidson by a score of 80-56 and Richmond by a score of 78-60. VCU has won nine games in a row and they are currently first in the A-10 standings with a 15-2 record. VCU has scored 78.0 points per game and they have allowed 62.2 points against per game, while also averaging 38.4 rebounds and 15.4 assists per game this season. Max Shulga is averaging 15.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game, while Joe Bamisile is averaging 15.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game this year. VCU is shooting 45.1% from the field, 74.1% on free throws, and 34.5% on three pointers this season.
Dayton Flyers Betting Preview
The Dayton Flyers are 21-9 (11-6) this season after they defeated St. Louis by a score of 75-67 in their last game. Dayton trailed 41-28 at halftime, but they scored 47 points in the second half for the win. The Flyers shot 44.3% from the field, 40% on three pointers, and 78.6% on free throws in the game. Enoch Cheeks led Dayton with 17 points and nine rebounds, while Nate Santos added 13 points and six rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, the Flyers defeated Richmond by a score of 74-64 and Rhode Island by a score of 85-77. Dayton has won five of their last six games and they are currently tied for third in the A-10 standings with an 11-6 record. Dayton has scored 75.3 points per game and they have allowed 69.8 points against per game, while also averaging 34.2 rebounds and 15.2 assists per game this season. Nate Santos is averaging 14.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game, while Enoch Cheeks is averaging 13.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game this season. Dayton is shooting 46% from the field, 74.4% on free throws, and 35.6% on three pointers this season.
Why VCU will beat Dayton
- VCU has won each of its last 15 games at Stuart C. Siegel Center.
- Dayton has lost three of its last four games following a home win.
- VCU has won the first half in 11 of its last 12 night games at Stuart C. Siegel Center.
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VCU vs Dayton Prediction
VCU comes into this contest looking for their 10th win in a row and they will be at home for this game. The Rams have been the best team in the A-10 so far this season and their defense has been elite, as they are allowing just 62.1 points against per game. VCU has allowed 62 points or fewer in five straight games, while they have scored at least 78 points in four of their last six. Dayton started conference play struggling to string wins together, but they have won seven of their last nine. The Flyers have scored at least 74 points in five of their last six games, but they were held to just 68 points in a 73-68 loss to VCU in their first meeting. I think this VCU team is the best team in the A-10 by a wide margin and this inconsistent Dayton team won’t be able to hang with them. Take VCU here.
