Looking to win big? The Flyers and Rams on the College Basketball schedule face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN2. The Rams are hosting the game at Stuart C. Siegel Center in Richmond, VA. Dayton come into this Atlantic 10 conference matchup as the -1.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 135 points.
Here is a look at some Dayton vs VCU odds that should help you make winning NCAAB picks for this game.
Dayton Flyers vs VCU Rams Odds
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Overall Game Info & Outlook
- Dayton Flyers vs VCU Rams
- The Dayton Flyers come into this matchup with an overall record of 19-3 and 6-3 on the road this year.
- The VCU Rams come into this matchup with an overall record of 15-8 and 4-2 at home this year.
Dayton Flyers vs VCU Rams Betting Preview
Dayton Flyers Preview
Dayton is 19-3 overall and 9-1 in the Atlantic 10, and they are currently riding a three-game win streak according to the NCAAB standings. The Flyers have been even better at home this season, going 13-0 with an average scoring margin of +14.6. On the road, their average scoring margin is +3.4, and they have gone 6-3.
For the season, Dayton has been favored in 18 of their 22 games, going 17-1. Their lone loss as the favorite came against Colorado on a neutral court.
When looking at Dayton’s overall ATS record this season, they are currently 12-9-1. However, their ATS mark is better on the road at 6-2-1. In their last three road games, the Flyers have gone 2-1 vs. the spread.
Today’s over/under line of 135 for Dayton’s game against VCU is lower than the average over/under line in their games this year (137.2). This season, 12 of their games have finished with more points than today’s line. The average scoring total in their last three games is 154 points.
Betting Trends:
- Across their last five road contests, Dayton has been good against the spread posting a mark of 4-1. Their overall mark in these games was 4-1, while averaging 73 points per game.
- As the betting favorite, the Flyers have an ATS record of 3-2 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 4-1.
- Over their last five games, the Flyers have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
In their recent matchup, the Dayton offense ended with 94 points against Saint Joseph’s. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 56.9% and made 12 threes. The Dayton offense has been looking to get up shots from outside so far this season, averaging 23.9 three-point attempts per contest. Overall, they have connected on 40% of their looks from outside this season.
This season, the Dayton defense has been impressive, holding the 31st position in the country while permitting an average of 65.0 points per contest. In their most recent game, the Dayton defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Saint Joseph’s knocked down 13 three-pointers on their way to 79 points.
VCU Rams Preview
VCU comes into this game as the underdog, something they have been in six times this season, going 2-4 in those games. At home this season, the Rams are 11-6, and they have won their last three games at home.
Overall, VCU is 15-8, and they have won their last two games. In the Atlantic 10, they are 7-3, compared to their non-conference record of 8-5.
As the underdog, VCU has gone 3-3 vs. the spread this season. At home, their ATS mark is 10-7, and over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Rams have gone 6-4 vs. the spread.
VCU’s over/under record for the season sits at 10-13 and today’s line of 135 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this year (140.2). Over their last three College Basketball matchups, the average scoring total is 125 points and their over/under record during this stretch is 0-3.
Betting Trends:
- In their last five home games, VCU has averaged 65 points per game while allowing 60. The team’s record in this stretch was 4-1 while going 4-1 vs. the spread.
- Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, VCU has an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
- In their last three games, the Rams have an over/under record of 2-1 and are 3-0 vs. the spread.
In their latest game, VCU offense put up 75 points against Fordham. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 51% and made 9 threes. The top scorer for the Rams was Max Shulga with 13 points, while Joe Bamisile also added 13 to the scoreboard.
At this time, the Rams’ defense is positioned 40th in the country, permitting 65.9 points per game according to NCAAB teams stats. In their previous game vs. Fordham, the Rams finished with a field goal percentage of 38% and a total of 60 points vs. VCU.
Dayton Flyers vs VCU Rams Odds & Picks
Top Sportsbooks Odds
- BetNow: Dayton Flyers -1.5
- BetOnline: Dayton Flyers -1.5
- BetUS: Dayton Flyers -1.5
- Bovada: Dayton Flyers -1.5
- MyBookie: Dayton Flyers -1.5
Odds for this Matchup:
There will be plenty of Bovada NCAAB odds for this matchup, and they are going to go much deeper than simply betting on the spread. You can combine College Basketball bets in order to put together a solid parlay, and there are times in which those College Basketball odds work together in a big way.
- Dayton Flyers -1.5 -120 Over 135
- VCU Rams +1.5 -102 Under 135
Recommended Pick: VCU Rams +1.5
Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +1.5, the Rams is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 135, and our model predicts the Flyers and Rams to score a combined 142 points. We recommend betting on the over.
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