Atlantic 10 Tournament 2015: Bracket, Schedule and Championship Odds

Although it hasn't received the national attention it deserves, the Atlantic 10 tournament will be an event college basketball fans won't want to miss.

The conference features three high-quality teams that will not only make the NCAA tournament but could also do some damage in it. Meanwhile, the rest of the A-10 has caused problems throughout the year with its balance at the top.

This is certain to be an exciting week of action from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, so follow this guide to make sure you don't miss a second.

Date	Game	Matchup	Time (ET)	TV
March 11	1	Fordham vs. George Mason	6:30 p.m.	SNY
March 11	2	Duquesne vs. Saint Louis	9 p.m.	SNY
March 12	3	Massachusetts vs. La Salle	12 p.m.	NBC Sports
March 12	4	VCU vs. Game 1 winner	2:30 p.m.	NBC Sports
March 12	5	St. Bonaventure vs. Saint Joseph's	6:30 p.m.	NBC Sports
March 12	6	George Washington vs. Game 2 winner	9 p.m.	NBC Sports
March 13	7	Davidson vs. Game 3 winner	12 p.m.	NBC Sports
March 13	8	Richmond vs. Game 4 winner	2:30 p.m.	NBC Sports
March 13	9	Dayton vs. Game 5 winner	6:30 p.m.	NBC Sports
March 13	10	Rhode Island vs. Game 6 winner	9 p.m.	NBC Sports
March 14	11	Game 7 winner vs. Game 8 winner	1:30 p.m.	CBS Sports
March 14	12	Game 9 winner vs. Game 10 winner	4 p.m.	CBS Sports
March 15	13	Championship Game	1 p.m.	CBS

Bracket

You can view an updated bracket each day at Atlantic10.com.

Championship Odds

Seed	Team	Odds
1	Davidson	9-4
2	Dayton	7-2
3	Rhode Island	11-2
4	Richmond	15-2
5	VCU	7-2
6	George Washington	6-1
7	St. Bonaventure	20-1
8	Massachusetts	25-1
9	La Salle	25-1
10	Saint Joseph's	66-1
11	Duquesne	500-1
12	Fordham	500-1
13	George Mason	500-1
14	Saint Louis	500-1

Teams to Watch

Davidson

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People are used to seeing Davidson dominate the Southern Conference, but it didn't seem to have any trouble in its transition to the Atlantic 10.

The Wildcats got out to a bit of a slow start in conference play but ended up winning the last nine games of the regular season to capture the A-10 title. Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports was certainly impressed:

Rob Dauster of NBC Sports noted why this year has been even better:

The key for this team has been the ability to light up the scoreboard, as Davidson ranks sixth in the nation in adjusted offensive efficiency, according to KenPom.com. Tyler Kalinoski has had a great season, but there is balance throughout the roster with Jack Gibbs, Brian Sullivan and others capable of carrying the team on any given night.

Although opponents can take advantage of a lack of size on the other end of the court, it will be a real challenge for anyone in this tournament to outscore the Wildcats.

VCU

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While VCU has proved itself in the NCAA tournament in the past, this year's team might not be up to the same standard. This is especially the case since it lost defensive star Briante Weber to a knee injury.

Head coach Shaka Smart acknowledged that the team has struggled to make up for the loss of the senior.

"We are still in the process of getting used to and learning how to play without Briante," Smart said, via USA Today. "He was such a focal point of our team. Not just in terms of statistics or minutes, but in terms of our identity. He was such a part of what we did as a team."

During last week's loss to Davidson, Seth Davis of CBS Sports noted VCU's inability to defend like it did in the past:

That being said, it would be a mistake to count out the Rams heading into the postseason. Treveon Graham is still an elite playmaker who can score inside and out, while the pressure defense still takes a toll on opponents.

A turnaround at this point will not be easy, but the talent is there.

Dayton

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Although Dayton doesn't have a conventional roster, head coach Archie Miller has figured out a way for his team to be successful.

Nicole Auerbach of USA Today noted the job the coach has done this year:

Dayton makes up for a lack of height by using its quickness and athleticism, which has worked out perfectly on the defensive end. The squad allows just 60.5 points per game, a mark which ranks in the top 40 in the nation.

Offensively, the Flyers rely on the players who took them to the Elite Eight a year ago: Jordan Sibert and Dyshawn Pierre. This group has confidence to succeed in the postseason and the talent to do it.

Although Dayton doesn't have the resume of other contenders in the conference, this is certainly a team no one will want to play.

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