The Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (11-18, 5-11 NEC) will be at the Steinberg Wellness Center to clash against the LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds (13-15, 7-9 NEC) in a NEC matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 28, 2019.
Central Connecticut State Blue Devils vs. LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Blackbirds won a close one over the Saint Francis U Red Flash, 69-66, while the Blue Devils were beaten by the Sacred Heart Pioneers, 80-66.
LIU Brooklyn’s 0.566 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Saint Francis U, who had a rate of 0.418. The Blackbirds’ mark was above their season average of 0.507, while the Red Flash’s was below their season average of 0.501. Central Connecticut State, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 9.9 (better than their season average of 16.6). Ty Flowers was a key piece for LIU Brooklyn with 17 points and 12 rebounds. Meanwhile, Jamir Coleman had a good game for Central Connecticut State, finishing with 22 points and seven rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Raul Frias led the Blackbirds to an 84-71 victory. He recorded 19 points and seven rebounds. LIU Brooklyn’s free throw rate was their largest strength over Central Connecticut State. The Blackbirds had a rate of 0.258, while the Blue Devils posted a mark of 0.182.
The aggressive Central Connecticut State offense might be getting to the charity stripe a lot in this matchup. The Blue Devils currently rank 34th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.281, while LIU Brooklyn is among the nation’s most foul-prone squads (giving up a 239th-ranked FTA rate of 0.246).
Central Connecticut State Blue Devils vs. LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – LIU Brooklyn, ATS Winner – LIU Brooklyn, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- LIU Brooklyn ranks 62nd in three pointers allowed per game (20.4) while Central Connecticut State ranks 259th (25.9).
- The Blackbirds rank 148th in assists per game (13.3) while the Blue Devils rank 238th (11.4).
- LIU Brooklyn averages 6.9 steals per game, which ranks 87th in the country. Central Connecticut State ranks 122nd in steals allowed per game (6.4).
- The Blackbirds average 4.8 blocks per game, which ranks 20th in the NCAA. The Blue Devils rank 157th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
- LIU Brooklyn averages 37.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 66th in the country. Central Connecticut State ranks 179th in rebounds allowed per game (35.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Blackbirds’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.4, up from 0.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Blue Devils have scored an average of 69.0 points per game (3.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.0 points per game (0.3 below their season average).
