The Dayton Flyers will look to improve on a 8-8 record on Friday when they host the VCU Rams in NCAA basketball betting odds action at UD Arena.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The VCU Rams opened as 2-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
VCU Rams vs Dayton Flyers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The 8-8 and 7-9 ATS Dayton Flyers will face the 11-6 VCU Rams, who own a 9-7 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Dayton Flyers are 8-8 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the VCU Rams are 8-8.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 98-rated VCU Rams taking on the No. 167-rated Dayton Flyers in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Dayton has the nation's No. 194-rated offensive output, at 71.62 PPG. The visiting VCU Rams defense ranks No. 177 allowing on average 73.82 PPG. The Flyers FG% has averaged 47.04% so far, more than the Dayton Rams marksmen have achieved on the year, 45.58% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Rams got 21 points from Jonathan Williams as VCU ran past Duquesne 78-67 on Tuesday at Siegel Center.
Josh Cunningham scored 20 points leading the Flyers to a 87-81 victory over Richmond at Robins Center on Tuesday.
Next Betting Matchups
VCU home to Richmond, Wednesday, January 17th
Dayton at Saint Joseph's, Wednesday, January 17th