The VCU Rams (25-5, 15-2 A-10) bring a nine-game win streak into a home matchup with the Dayton Flyers (21-9, 11-6 A-10), winners of three straight. The Rams are favorites (-9.5) in the contest, which starts at 7 p.m. ET (on ESPN2) on Friday, March 7, 2025. The point total is 141.5 in the matchup.
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VCU vs. Dayton betting lines
- VCU moneyline odds to win: -505
- Dayton moneyline odds to win: +377
- Spread: VCU (-9.5)
- Total: 141.5
VCU statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- When playing at home, VCU owns a better record against the spread (11-3-0) compared to its ATS record in road games (5-5-0).
- The Rams have eclipsed the total in six of 14 home games (42.9%). They’ve fared better on the road, topping the total in seven of 10 matchups (70%).
- VCU has won a higher percentage of its games as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, going 14-0 (1.000). When playing on the road as a moneyline favorite, it sports a record of 7-2 (.778).
Recent trends
- In their last 10 games, the Rams have been putting up 78.7 points per contest, an average that’s a little higher than the 78.0 they’ve scored over the course of the 2024-25 season.
- VCU has been slightly better on the defensive end of the floor recently, allowing 61.6 points per game over its last 10 outings compared to the 62.2 it has surrendered per game this season.
- The Rams’ last 10 contests have seen them make 10.8 three-pointers per game while shooting 38.4% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are up from their 2024-25 averages of 9.8 makes and 34.4%.
VCU betting records this season
- ATS Record: 19-10-0 (Home: 11-3-0; Away: 5-5-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 9.5+: 13-4-0 (As Favorite: 19-8-0; As Underdog: 0-2-0)
- O-U-P: 16-13-0 (Home: 6-8-0; Away: 7-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 24-3 (Home: 14-0; Away: 7-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-2 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.1 (160th in nation) | 39.1 (ninth) | 35.4 (30th) | 28.9 (56th) | 15.4 (68th) | 11.0 (162nd) |
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Dayton statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Dayton has been better against the spread on the road (4-4-0) than at home (7-10-0) this year.
- Looking at the over/under, Flyers games have gone over more frequently at home (11 of 17, 64.7%) than on the road (five of eight, 62.5%).
- The Flyers’ winning percentage at home when moneyline underdogs is .500 (1-1), and on the road it is 1.000 (1-0).
Recent trends
- Over their past 10 games, the Flyers are tallying 73.7 points per game, compared to their season average of 75.3.
- While Dayton is ceding 69.8 points per game in 2024-25, it has been worse in its last 10 games, allowing 71.0 points per contest.
- In their previous 10 games, the Flyers are draining 8.1 three-pointers per contest, 0.1 more than their season average (8.0). However, they own a lower three-point percentage over their previous 10 contests (33.8%) compared to their season average (35.6%).
Dayton betting records this season
- ATS Record: 14-15-0 (Home: 7-10-0; Away: 4-4-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 9.5+: 1-0-0 (As Favorite: 10-13-0; As Underdog: 4-2-0)
- O-U-P: 19-10-0 (Home: 11-6-0; Away: 5-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 17-5 (Home: 14-1; Away: 3-4)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-4 (Home: 1-1; Away: 1-0)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.0 (112th in nation) | 43.7 (172nd) | 31.2 (223rd) | 29.6 (84th) | 15.2 (78th) | 10.2 (86th) |
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