Saint Francis U Red Flash at Central Connecticut State Blue Devils ATS Prediction 01/04/20

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The Saint Francis U Red Flash (7-5, 0-1 NEC) will be at William H. Detrick Gymnasium to square off with the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (1-13, 0-1 NEC) in a NEC matchup. The game starts at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020.

Saint Francis U Red Flash at Central Connecticut State Blue Devils ATS Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last outing. The Blue Devils fell to the Robert Morris Colonials, 89-78, while the Red Flash were defeated by the Bryant Bulldogs, 67-63.

Saint Francis U had a better free throw rate (0.203 vs. 0.158) while Central Connecticut State had a turnover percentage of 14.4 (better than their season average of 19.8). Greg Outlaw had a good game for Central Connecticut State with 15 points. Meanwhile, Saint Francis U was led by Isaiah Blackmon, who recorded 24 points and seven rebounds.

The Red Flash dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the most recent game, Saint Francis U won 90-85. Saint Francis U made 11 of its 26 three pointers (42.3 percent). Central Connecticut State, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (10.2 vs. 15.2). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.

Saint Francis U appears to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Red Flash currently rank 89th in offensive efficiency, while Central Connecticut State ranks 330th in defensive efficiency.

Saint Francis U Red Flash vs. Central Connecticut State Blue Devils Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Central Connecticut State, ATS Winner – Central Connecticut State, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Saint Francis U ranks 131st in rebounds per game (36.5) while Central Connecticut State ranks 258th (31.1).
  • The Red Flash average 7.2 steals per game, which ranks 89th in the country. The Blue Devils rank 147th in steals allowed per game (7.6).
  • Central Connecticut State ranks 109th in blocks per game (3.1) while Saint Francis U ranks 119th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
  • The Red Flash rank 141st in assists allowed per game (13.0) while the Blue Devils rank 236th (17.4).
  • Saint Francis U ranks 170th in three pointers allowed per game (23.1) while Central Connecticut State ranks 233rd (25.9).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Red Flash have scored an average of 79.2 points per game (3.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 66.8 points per game (5.6 below their season average).
  • The Blue Devils’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.2, down from 18.1 for the season.