The North Carolina A&T Aggies (1-5) will be at home in the Corbett Sports Center when they challenge the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (4-3). The game gets underway at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 29, 2018.
Central Connecticut State Blue Devils at North Carolina A&T Aggies ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Aggies defeated the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers 74-60, while the Blue Devils had no trouble getting past the Pine Manor Gators 88-59.
Central Connecticut State dominated every stat category in the game. They had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.375 (above their season average of 0.280) and a turnover percentage of 13.5 (better than their season average of 18.9). For those same stats, Pine Manor put up marks of 0.072 and 18.4, respectively. Meanwhile, North Carolina A&T dominated nearly every facet of their game. They had a superb free throw rate of 0.278 (above their season average of 0.214) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.546 (above their season average of 0.509). For those same stats, Mount St. Mary’s had marks of 0.138 and 0.448, respectively. Quavius Copeland led the way for North Carolina A&T, putting up 19 points. Central Connecticut State rallied around Tyler Kohl, who had 29 points and eight rebounds.
The Blue Devils won the sole game between these two teams last season, 72-59. One of Central Connecticut State’s biggest advantages was getting to the charity stripe. They had 26 free throw attempts, while North Carolina A&T had 18.
Central Connecticut State appears to have an edge on the offensive glass in this matchup. The Blue Devils rank 98th in offensive rebounding percentage (31.3 percent), while North Carolina A&T ranks 242nd in defensive rebounding percentage (70.4 percent) since last season.
Central Connecticut State vs. North Carolina A&T Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – North Carolina A&T, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- North Carolina A&T ranks 71st in assists per game (15.0) while Central Connecticut State ranks 243rd (12.5).
- The Aggies rank 173rd in steals per game (6.1) while the Blue Devils rank 267th (5.1).
- The Blue Devils rank 123rd in blocks per game (3.6) while the Aggies rank 260th (2.2).
- North Carolina A&T ranks 134th in three pointers allowed per game (21.2) while Central Connecticut State ranks 260th (23.8).
