Dayton vs VCU Prediction 2/6/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Dayton vs VCU prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, February 6th at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Dayton Flyers Betting Preview

The Dayton Flyers are 15-8 (6-4) this season after they defeated St. Bonaventure by a score of 72-70 in their last game. Dayton led 41-30 at halftime, but they were outscored 40-31 in the second half in the close win. The Flyers shot 41% from the field, 32% on three pointers, and 85% on free throws in the game. Javon Bennett led Dayton with 20 points and three rebounds, while Jordan Derkack added 18 points and five rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Dayton lost to St. Louis by a score of 102-71 and Rhode Island by a score of 81-76. The Flyers have scored 76.2 points per game with 32.3 rebounds and 14.2 assists per game, while they have allowed 70.7 points against per game this season. Javon Bennett is averaging 16.1 points and 3.2 assists per game, while De’Shayne Montgomery is averaging 15.0 points and 3.7 rebounds per game for the Flyers. Dayton is shooting 45.0% from the field, 76.0% on free throws, and 32.6% on three pointers this season. 

VCU Rams Betting Preview

The VCU Rams are 17-6 (8-2) this year after they defeated Fordham by a score of 63-59 in their last game. VCU led 35-22 at halftime, but they only scored 28 points in the second half in the win. The Rams shot 45% from the field, 38% on three pointers, and 61% on free throws in the game. Lazar Djokovic led VCU with 17 points and four rebounds, while Barry Evans added 11 points and eight rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, VCU defeated Loyola by a score of 89-75 and Richmond by a score of 77-69. The Rams have scored 83.3 points per game with 36.4 rebounds and 14.5 assists per game, while they have allowed 72.9 points against per game this season. Terrence Hill Jr is averaging 14.5 points and 2.7 assists per game, while Lazar Djokovic is averaging 13.5 points and 5.5 rebounds per game for the Rams. VCU is shooting 46.6% from the field, 74.0% on free throws, and 36.6% on three pointers this year. 

Why the VCU Rams will win

• VCU has won each of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Dayton has lost four of its last five games against Conference opponents.
• Dayton has lost the first half in four of its last five road games against the Atlantic 10 Conference.

Why the Dayton Flyers will win

• Dayton has won four of its last five night games at Stuart C. Siegel Center.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of the last eight games between Dayton and VCU at Stuart C. Siegel Center have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.
• Five of Dayton’s last six night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Stuart C. Siegel Center have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.

Dayton vs VCU Prediction 

Dayton comes into this matchup after snapping their losing streak last time out, but they have played very poorly over the last few weeks. The Flyers are shooting 45% from the field, but they have allowed 81+ points in three of their last four games. VCU is 8-2 in conference play and they have won six games in a row. The Rams are shooting 47% from the field and they have scored at least 75 points in four of their last five. I think Dayton has the talent to compete in this game, but they are really struggling right now. Take VCU at home.

David Racey's Pick: VCU -7.5