Dayton Flyers vs VCU Rams Picks and Predictions for Friday, February 6, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 02/06/2026, 06:20 AM ET
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The Dayton Flyers will be on the road Friday night with the game in Richmond, VA, at 7:00 PM against the VCU Rams, and we have you ready to roll with our Dayton vs VCU prediction. Dayton comes into this matchup with 15 wins and eight losses thus far this season. The VCU Rams return home Friday night with 17 wins and six losses this year. Dayton comes into Friday struggling a bit as of late, having lost four of the last five, following a 2-point victory in their last outing. The VCU Rams come into this matchup running hot, winning a lengthy winning streak after a 4-point road win victory in their last game. Read more about this Dayton vs VCU prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try ourΒ NCAAB Predictions!

Dayton goes for 2 in a row

The Dayton offense has been solid all season, averaging 76.2 points on 45% shooting. Defensively, Dayton is allowing 70.7 points per game this season, but has given up an average of 82.75 points per game over its last four losses. Offensively, Dayton was the better team in their last outing, scoring 72 points on 41% shooting and hit 6 triples in the game. Defensively, Dayton did just enough, giving up 70 points on 48% shooting from the floor. The Flyers lost the rebounding battle by 6, but forced 13 turnovers to seal the victory. Javon Bennett led the way for the Dayton offense in their last outing with 20 points on ten shots.

Javon Bennett is the offensive leader of the season for Dayton, averaging 16.1 points and 3.2 assists per game. De’Shayne Montgomery is second on the roster, averaging 15 points, and Amael L’Etang is third on the roster, averaging 10.9 points per game. Keonte Jones averages 8.5 points and leads the team, pulling in 5.7 rebounds per game.

Key Injury Report for Dayton:

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  • Jaiun Simon (Questionable) - Undisclosed
  • Jaron McKiee (Out)- Shoulder

VCU looks to stay hot

The VCU offense has been phenomenal this season, 83.3 points on 47% shooting from the floor. Defensively, VCU has been even better, holding opponents to 72.9 points per game this season and averaging 68.8 points over their last five wins. The VCU offense did just enough in their last outing, scoring 63 points on 45% shooting from the floor. Defensively, VCU was phenomenal, giving up 59 points on 35% shooting from the floor. VCU won the rebounding battle by 8 and forced 9 turnovers to seal the victory. Lazar Djokovic led the way for the VCU offense with 17 points on five shots.

Terrence Hill Jr. leads the VCU offense this season with 14.5 points and 2.7 assists per game. Lazar Djokovic is second on the team, averaging 13.5 points to go along with the team's leading 5.5 rebounds per game. Jadrian Tracey is third on the roster with 9.4 points in just over 22 minutes per game.

Key Injury Report for VCU:

  • Obinnaya Okafor (Questionable) - Undisclosed
  • Christian Fermin (Out) - Personal

Dayton vs VCU Pick

  • Dayton vs VCU Spread Pick

Both teams have had significant success thus far this season, as each is well above .500. VCU, however, is the better team, coming off a hot stretch heading into this matchup. Look for the VCU Rams to continue their winning ways Friday night at home against a good Dayton team. VCU averages nearly seven points more per game than Dayton, and that would be the difference Friday night. Look for VCU to run it up, leading to the win and cover at home as they extend their winning streak.

  • Dayton vs VCU Over/Under Pick

Both teams scored well, and each has a mediocre defense. Expect an offensive explosion on Friday night as both teams pursue victory. Both teams are competing for a higher seed in the conference and will depend on their offenses to get the job done. Take the over on Friday night as the VCU Rams host the Dayton Flyers.

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