VCU vs. Dayton betting: College basketball preview for February 7

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The Dayton Flyers (16-7, 6-4 A-10) host the VCU Rams (18-5, 8-2 A-10) after winning three home games in a row. The Rams are favored by just 1.5 points in the contest, which starts at 7:00 PM ET on Friday, February 7, 2025. The point total for the matchup is 139.5.

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VCU Cover -1.5 vs Dayton -104

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VCU vs. Dayton betting lines

  • VCU moneyline odds to win: -116
  • Dayton moneyline odds to win: -104
  • Spread: VCU (-1.5)
  • Total: 139.5

VCU statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • VCU has done a better job covering the spread at home (8-3-0) than it has in road affairs (3-3-0).
  • The Rams have gone over the over/under in a lower percentage of games at home (54.5%) than road games (66.7%).
  • As a moneyline favorite, VCU has won a higher percentage of its home games (1.000) compared to away games (.600).

Recent trends

  • The Rams have been racking up 79.9 points per contest in their last 10 times on the court, an average that’s a little higher than the 78.6 they’ve scored over the course of the 2024-25 campaign.
  • VCU has been less stingy on the defensive side of the ball lately, allowing 64.5 points per game over its last 10 contests compared to the 62.7 points per game its opponents are averaging on the 2024-25 season.
  • The Rams’ past 10 contests have seen them make 10.0 three-pointers per game while shooting 35.6% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are up from their 2024-25 averages of 9.7 makes and 33.3%.

VCU betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 14-8-0 (Home: 8-3-0; Away: 3-3-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 1.5+: 14-6-0 (As Favorite: 14-6-0; As Underdog: 0-2-0)
  • O-U-P: 13-9-0 (Home: 6-5-0; Away: 4-2-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 17-3 (Home: 11-0; Away: 3-2)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-2 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-1)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
45.0 (168th in nation) 39.3 (13th) 35.2 (46th) 29.7 (96th) 15.4 (75th) 10.9 (135th)

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Dayton statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Against the spread, Dayton has performed better at home (6-7-0) than on the road (2-3-0).
  • Looking at the over/under, Flyers games have finished over eight of 13 times at home (61.5%), and two of five on the road (40%).
  • The Flyers, when moneyline underdogs, have won the same percentage of games at home (1-0) as away (1-0) this season.

Recent trends

  • The Flyers have played worse offensively in their previous 10 games, averaging 71.2 points per contest, 3.4 fewer points their than season average of 74.6.
  • Dayton is ceding 71.1 points per game over its last 10 games, compared to its season average of 68.9 points allowed.
  • The Flyers are making 8.0 treys per game over their previous 10 games, the same number as their average for the season. Meanwhile, they own a 35.9% three-point percentage over their last 10 games, which matches their season average from beyond the arc.

Dayton betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 11-11-0 (Home: 6-7-0; Away: 2-3-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 1.5+: 4-1-0 (As Favorite: 7-10-0; As Underdog: 4-1-0)
  • O-U-P: 13-9-0 (Home: 8-5-0; Away: 2-3-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 12-4 (Home: 11-1; Away: 1-3)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-3 (Home: 1-0; Away: 1-0)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
46.6 (84th in nation) 43.7 (191st) 30.8 (270th) 29.4 (82nd) 15.8 (56th) 9.8 (39th)
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