Dayton at Richmond odds, picks and predictions
The Dayton Flyers (16-2, 6-0 A-10) and Richmond Spiders (14-5, 6-0) meet Saturday at the Robins Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the Dayton vs. Richmond odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
The Flyers scored a 66-54 win at La Salle last time out on Tuesday, covering as 7.5-point favorites as the Under (138.5) connected. Dayton has won 13 in a row while going 8-4 against the spread (ATS) in the past 12 outings. The Under has cashed in 5 of the past 6 games, too.
The Spiders have won 9 in a row while covering in 7 straight contests. Richmond is 12-3-1 ATS in the past 16 games overall, too, while the Under has connected in 7 of the past 9 outings.
Dayton has won 9 of the past 10 meetings, while the Flyers are 7-1 ATS in the past 8 outings. The Over is 3-1 in the past 4 meetings, too.
Dayton is No. 17 in the Paste BN Sports Coaches Poll.
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Dayton at Richmond odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:46 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Dayton -156 (bet $156 to win $100) | Richmond +130 (bet $100 to win $130)
- Against the spread (ATS): Dayton -3.5 (-102) | Richmond +3.5 (-120)
- Over/Under (O/U): 132.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Dayton at Richmond picks and predictions
Prediction
Dayton 67, Richmond 62
Moneyline
DAYTON (-156) is worth a look as a moderate favorite if you want some action on this game.
The Flyers have won 9 of the past 10 meetings in this series, and each of the past 4 trips to Richmond (+130) dating back to March 1, 2016.
Against the spread
DAYTON -3.5 (-102) is the play on the road. The Flyers have dominated this series against the number, going 7-1 ATS in the past 8 installments.
Richmond +3.5 (-120) has been red hot lately, covering 7 in a row, so it isn't going to be easy. The Spiders haven't had a non-cover since Dec. 21. At home, UR has covered 4 in a row, too.
As a single-digit favorite this season, Dayton is an impressive 3-1 ATS. Back the ranked Flyers to get the job done.
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Over/Under
UNDER 132.5 (-106) is the lean in this A-10 clash for 1st place.
The Under is 7-2 in the past 9 games for Richmond, scoring 69 or fewer points in 5 of the past 7 outings, and the Spiders have allowed 70 or fewer points in 8 of the previous 9 contests.
Dayton is also an outstanding defensive team, conceding 70 or fewer points in 13 straight outings. The Under is 5-1 in the past 6 games for the Flyers, too.
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