The Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (11-14, 5-7 NEC) will be at the Spiro Sports Center to take on the Wagner Seahawks (11-12, 6-6 NEC) in a NEC matchup. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 14, 2019.
Central Connecticut State Blue Devils vs. Wagner Seahawks ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Seahawks won a close one over the LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds 68-65, while the Blue Devils were victorious over the Robert Morris Colonials 77-68.
Central Connecticut State dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.273 (below their season average of 0.279) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.564 (above their season average of 0.480). Robert Morris was 0.175 and 0.452, respectively, for those same stats. The Seahawks, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 11.5 (better than their season average of 18.7) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 47.9 (above their season average of 33.3). Wagner’s AJ Sumbry played well, recording 14 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Tyler Kohl played a key role for Central Connecticut State with 23 points, seven rebounds and five assists.
In their first matchup this season, Romone Saunders led the Seahawks to an 80-58 win. He recorded 17 points, six rebounds and six assists. Wagner’s effective field goal percentage was its largest advantage over Central Connecticut State. The Seahawks had a rate of 0.567 while the Blue Devils posted a mark of 0.402.
The offensive glass should be a major advantage for Wagner in this contest. The Seahawks currently rank 42nd in offensive rebounding percentage (34.1 percent), while Central Connecticut State ranks 278th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.3 percent). Additionally, the Blue Devils rank 43rd in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.279), while the Seahawks rank 344th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.320).
Central Connecticut State vs. Wagner Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Wagner, ATS Winner – Wagner, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Wagner averages 25.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 51st in the NCAA. Central Connecticut State ranks 266th in three pointers allowed per game (26.3).
- The Seahawks rank 194th in assists per game (12.4) while the Blue Devils rank 226th (11.7).
- Wagner averages 6.4 steals per game, which ranks 120th in the NCAA. Central Connecticut State ranks 150th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
- The Seahawks average 37.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 79th in the NCAA. The Blue Devils rank 187th in rebounds allowed per game (35.7).
- Wagner ranks 81st in blocks per game (3.7) while Central Connecticut State ranks 128th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Seahawks have scored an average of 59.6 points per game (7.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 60.6 points per game (7.0 below their season average).
- The Blue Devils have outscored opponents by an average of 0.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Central Connecticut State has lost by an average of 3.1 points.
