Longtime Atlantic-10 foes will renew their rivalry as part of Friday’s college basketball schedule. The VCU Rams will visit the Dayton Flyers, with both teams on an upward trend. VCU (18-5) is 8-2 in conference play and has won eight of its last nine. As for Dayton (16-7), it is 6-4 in the A-10 and has won five of its last six contests.

Head-to-Head History

The Rams lead the head-to-head series with a 15-9 record, however, it was the Flyers who prevailed in their last meeting, winning 91-86 in March 2024. This season, VCU has a record of 14-8 against the spread (ATS), while Dayton is 11-11 ATS.

Game Details

• Tipoff: 7 p.m. ET from UD Arena in Dayton, Ohio.
• Odds: VCU favored by 1.5 points; over/under is 137.5 points.

Why VCU Can Cover

The Rams are not just winning; they are also performing well against the spread recently, going 6-1 ATS over their last seven games. They excel defensively, ranking among the top dozen teams in Division I in points allowed per game, while their top four scorers are all 6-foot-5 or shorter.

Why Dayton Can Cover

Dayton thrives with the three-point shot, leading the A-10 in 3-point percentage and with their top three scorers knocking down over 38% of attempts. Nate Santos leads Dayton’s scoring with 14.3 points per game.

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