Dayton vs VCU

Dayton’s explosive guard, Jamal Parker, looks to halt his team’s minor two-game skid, but VCU storms onto the court riding a three-game winning streak that shows no signs of slowing. While the Flyers remain concerned about a nagging ankle injury to their key center, the Rams seem confident behind point guard Marcus Delgado, whose stellar past performances against Dayton typically swing momentum in VCU’s favor. Both squads have competed in over 41 contests, raising the stakes considerably as postseason positioning looms large, and although VCU’s -455 line offers fewer returns than a steeper underdog, it holds enough upside to earn a B+ based on strong likelihood of success and worthwhile value.

DaRon Holmes II remains a major scoring and rebounding force for Dayton, as confirmed by the team’s active roster, and his presence could help the Flyers snap their recent two-game skid. Meanwhile, VCU has roared to a three-game winning streak on the back of balanced scoring and tight defense, with no major injuries reported for its top rotational players. Historically, Dayton has found ways to keep games tight against the Rams in Atlantic 10 matchups, even on hostile hardwood. Despite VCU’s superior 25-5 overall mark (15-2 in conference) against Dayton’s 21-9 (11-6), looking at how well these squads battle each other, the +8.5 on Dayton holds a moderate payout and earns a B for both likelihood of success and return potential.