Central Connecticut State Blue Devils at Bryant Bulldogs Free Prediction 01/24/19

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The Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (8-11, 2-4 NEC) will be at the Chace Athletic Center to go head-to-head against the Bryant Bulldogs (6-11, 3-3 NEC) in a NEC matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 24, 2019.

Central Connecticut State Blue Devils at Bryant Bulldogs ATS Odds

In their last matchup, the Bulldogs were victorious over the Saint Francis U Red Flash, 76-67, while the Blue Devils were beaten by the Robert Morris Colonials, 70-59.

The Bulldogs knocked down 16 of their 20 free throws (80.0 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.638 (above their season average of 0.464). Central Connecticut State, on the other hand, held Robert Morris to an offensive rebounding percentage of 18.2 (below their season average of 29.5). Bryant’s Sabastian Townes played well, finishing with 14 points and five rebounds. Jamir Coleman, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Central Connecticut State with 27 points and nine rebounds.

The Blue Devils dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the most recent matchup, Central Connecticut State won 80-74. Central Connecticut State’s 0.230 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Bryant, who had a mark of 0.180. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

The physical Bryant offense might be living from the charity stripe in this battle. The Bulldogs rank 73rd in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.271, while Central Connecticut State is among the country’s most foul-prone squads (giving up a 317th-ranked FTA rate of 0.286).

Central Connecticut State at Bryant Free Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Bryant, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Bryant ranks 78th in three pointers attempted per game (24.8) while Central Connecticut State ranks 238th in three pointers allowed per game (25.6).
  • The Blue Devils rank 206th in assists per game (11.9) while the Bulldogs rank 234th (11.1).
  • The Blue Devils rank 191st in rebounds per game (34.4) while the Bulldogs rank 253rd (31.5).
  • Central Connecticut State averages 3.5 blocks per game, which ranks 96th in the NCAA. Bryant ranks 136th in blocks allowed per game (4.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Blue Devils have scored an average of 73.8 points per game (0.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.4 points per game (0.3 above their season average).
  • The Bulldogs’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.0, down from 10.4 for the season.