Friday’s contest features the VCU Rams (18-5, 8-2 A-10) and the Dayton Flyers (16-7, 6-4 A-10) squaring off at UD Arena in what should be a competitive matchup, with a projected 72-70 win for VCU according to our computer prediction. Tipoff is at 7:00 PM ET on February 7.

According to our computer prediction, VCU should cover the spread, which is currently listed at 1.5. The two teams are projected to eclipse the 138.5 total.

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Dayton vs. VCU Game Info & Odds

• Date: Friday, February 7, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN2
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• Where: Dayton, Ohio
• Venue: UD Arena
• Line: Dayton -1.5
• Point total: 138.5
• Moneyline (to win): Dayton -114, VCU -105

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Dayton vs. VCU Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  VCU 72, Dayton 70

Spread & Total Prediction for Dayton vs. VCU

• Pick ATS: VCU (+1.5)
• Pick OU: Over (138.5)

Dayton has an 11-11-0 record against the spread this season compared to VCU, who is 14-8-0 ATS. Both the Flyers and the Rams are 13-9-0 in terms of going over the point total in their games this season. The two teams score an average of 153.2 points per game, 14.7 more points than this matchup’s total. Dayton has a 3-7 record against the spread while going 6-4 overall over the past 10 contests. VCU has gone 7-3 against the spread and 8-2 overall in its last 10 contests.

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Dayton Performance Insights

• The Flyers outscore opponents by 5.7 points per game (scoring 74.6 points per game to rank 175th in college basketball while allowing 68.9 per outing to rank 96th in college basketball) and have a +131 scoring differential overall.
• Dayton averages 30.8 rebounds per game (270th in college basketball) while conceding 29.4 per contest to its opponents. It outrebounds opponents by 1.4 boards per game.
• Dayton connects on 8 three-pointers per game (149th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 8.1. It shoots 35.9% from deep while its opponents hit 34.1% from long range.
• The Flyers rank 55th in college basketball with 101.5 points scored per 100 possessions, and 207th in college basketball defensively with 93.7 points conceded per 100 possessions.
• Dayton has typically won the turnover battle this season, committing 9.8 per game (39th in college basketball play) while forcing 11.1 (227th in college basketball).

VCU Performance Insights

• The Rams are outscoring opponents by 15.9 points per game, with a +366 scoring differential overall. They put up 78.6 points per game (78th in college basketball) and give up 62.7 per outing (11th in college basketball).
• VCU ranks 46th in the country at 35.2 rebounds per game. That’s 5.5 more than the 29.7 its opponents average.
• VCU knocks down 9.7 three-pointers per game (34th in college basketball), 4.0 more than its opponents.
• VCU has typically won the turnover battle this season, committing 10.9 per game (135th in college basketball) while forcing 14 (34th in college basketball).

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