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Atlantic 10 Tournament: Dayton vs VCU Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 15)
Pick rationale
Analysis & key factors
- The Flyers last appeared in the NCAA Tournament in 2024.
- The Rams seek their fourth NCAA Tournament appearance this decade.
- This marks the 29th all-time matchup between the two A-10 squads.
A crucial matchup will commence in the Atlantic 10 as the VCU Rams take on the Dayton Flyers in the conference championship game on Sunday afternoon. The latter stands tall as the slight favorite, understanding the effects of this game as a spot in the NCAA Tournament is on the line.
How to Watch
- When: Sunday, March 15, 1 pm ET
- Where: PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- How to Watch: CBS
NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton | -106 | +2.5 | O137 |
| VCU | -114 | -2.5 | U137 |
Game Preview
The Flyers (23-10, 12-6 A-10) boast excellent form in the second half of the season, making a strong run in the conference tournament. They dispatched St. Bonaventure in the quarters and stunned the high-rising Saint Louis squad in the semis to get to the final round. Jordan Derkack put together his best performance in a Dayton uniform to lead the Flyers, scoring 28 points and grabbing six rebounds in the semifinals. Meanwhile, Javon Bennett joined Derkack with a great scoring night, providing 17 points of his own while making a season-high four steals in the victory.
The Rams (26-7, 15-3 A-10) are heating up at the right time as they are rolling with five consecutive wins. They took down Duquense and Saint Joseph’s to make their way to the championship game. Terrence Hill Jr. shot a blistering 8-of-10 from the field and scored a game-high 18 points in the semifinals. On another note, Jadrian Tracey scored 15 points in the win, his third game in double figures in his last five.
Dayton vs VCU Head-to-Head
The two programs have had 28 meetings in their history, and the result is 18-10 for the Rams. The last matchup was in March this year when VCU won 68-62 on the road.
Dayton vs VCU Predictions
Two of the best squads in the Atlantic 10 will duke it out throughout Sunday afternoon. VCU has motivation to win as they obtained a share of the regular-season title. However, Dayton won’t make it an easy game as they have the talent to even stun Saint Louis. Nonetheless, VCU has the recent momentum in its favor as the Rams also have the Flyers’ number. Our betting pick here is the Rams to cover a 2.5-point spread.
- Free NCAAB pick: VCU Rams -2.5
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