VCU vs Dayton Prediction 2/7/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a VCU vs Dayton prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, February 7th at UD Arena in Dayton, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

VCU Rams Betting Preview

The VCU Rams are 18-5 (8-2) this year after they defeated La Salle by a score of 96-66 in their last game. VCU led 48-28 at halftime and added 48 points in the second half for the blowout win. The Rams shot 52.1% from the field, 44.1% on three-pointers, and 87.5% on free throws in the game. Joe Bamisile led VCU with 17 points and four rebounds, while Max Shulga added 14 points and six rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that victory, the Rams defeated Richmond by a score of 90-49 but did lose to St. Louis by a score of 78-69 before that. VCU has won eight of their last nine games and they are currently second in the A-10 standings with an 8-2 record. VCU has scored 78.6 points per game and they have allowed 62.7 points per game, while also averaging 38.2 rebounds and 15.4 assists per game this season. Joe Bamisile is averaging 16.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game, while Max Shulga is averaging 15.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game this year. VCU is shooting 45% from the field, 72.2% on free throws, and 33.3% on three-pointers this season. 

Dayton Flyers Betting Preview

The Dayton Flyers are 16-7 (6-4) this season after they defeated Davidson by a score of 69-63 in their last game. Dayton led 28-26 at halftime and they added 41 points in the second half in the win. The Flyers shot 37.5% from the field, 23.1% on three-pointers, and 87.5% on free throws in the game. Amael L’Etang led Dayton with 13 points and 13 rebounds, while Javon Bennett added 13 points and five rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Flyers defeated St. Louis by a score of 71-63 but did lose to St. Bonaventure by a score of 75-53 before that. Dayton has won five of their last six games and they are currently fourth in the A-10 standings with a 6-4 record. Dayton has scored 74.6 points per game and they have allowed 68.9 points per game, while also averaging 33.8 rebounds and 15.8 assists per game this season. Nate Santos is averaging 14.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game, while Enoch Cheeks is averaging 12.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 1.9 steals per game this year. Dayton is shooting 46.6% from the field, 72.6% on free throws, and 35.9% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Dayton will beat VCU

• Dayton has won 28 of its last 29 games at University of Dayton Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.

VCU vs Dayton Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup playing pretty well over the last two weeks, but Dayton will have the home-court advantage. The Flyers had a great start to the season, but they stumbled in the first few weeks of conference play. Dayton is shooting 46.6% from the field and they have allowed 63 points or fewer in three of their last five games. VCU is shooting 45% from the field and they have scored 90+ points in two straight games. The Rams are 8-2 in conference play, but both losses did come on the road. This should be a great game between two A-10 heavyweights, but I have to take Dayton at home, despite their recent struggles.