The Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (11-15, 5-8 NEC) will be at Peter Aquilone Court to go head-to-head with the St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers (15-11, 7-6 NEC) in a NEC matchup. The game begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019.
Central Connecticut State Blue Devils at St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Terriers beat the LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds, 83-76, while the Blue Devils fell to the Wagner Seahawks, 63-57.
The Terriers made 13 of their 16 free throws (81.3 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.556 (above their season average of 0.480). Central Connecticut State, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (13.4 vs. 18.7). St. Francis Brooklyn was led by Glenn Sanabria, who had 17 points and five rebounds. Jamir Coleman had a good game for Central Connecticut State, contributing 18 points and seven rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Kohl led the Blue Devils to a 78-72 win. He recorded a double-double with 29 points and 12 rebounds. Making free throws was one of Central Connecticut State’s biggest advantages. They were 21-24 (87.5 percent), while the Terriers were 12-16 (75.0 percent).
Looking at effective field goal percentage, St. Francis Brooklyn should have a considerable advantage. The Terriers defense ranks 43rd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.472), while the Central Connecticut State offense is ranked 305th in effective field goal percentage (0.478). Additionally, the Blue Devils rank 38th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.283), while the Terriers rank 301st in opponents’ FTA rate (0.273).
Central Connecticut State Blue Devils at St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – St. Francis Brooklyn, ATS Winner – St. Francis Brooklyn, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- St. Francis Brooklyn ranks ninth in three pointers allowed per game (17.8) while Central Connecticut State ranks 267th (26.3).
- The Terriers rank 31st in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Blue Devils rank 142nd (6.7).
- St. Francis Brooklyn ranks 60th in blocks per game (4.1) while Central Connecticut State ranks 143rd in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
- The Terriers rank 29th in assists allowed per game (10.8) while the Blue Devils rank 209th (14.7).
- Central Connecticut State averages 35.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 132nd in the nation. St. Francis Brooklyn ranks 254th in rebounds allowed per game (38.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Blue Devils have outscored opponents by an average of 1.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Central Connecticut State has lost by an average of 3.2 points.
- During their last five games, the Terriers have scored an average of 68.2 points per game (2.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.6 points per game (1.2 above their season average).
