The Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (6-9, 0-2 NEC) will be at the Rothman Center to go head-to-head with the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (6-8, 1-1 NEC) in a NEC matchup. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 10, 2019.
Central Connecticut State Blue Devils at Fairleigh Dickinson Knights Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Knights got blown out by the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, 90-55, while the Blue Devils beat the Hartford Hawks, 75-68.
Central Connecticut State played a nearly perfect game. They had a free throw rate of 0.246 and a turnover percentage of 16.7. Hartford put up marks of 0.193 and 20.8, respectively, for those same stats. Fairleigh Dickinson, meanwhile, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (38.6 vs. 45.7). Fairleigh Dickinson’s Darnell Edge had a good game, finishing with 17 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Tyler Kohl was a key piece for Central Connecticut State with 30 points, 10 rebounds and five assists.
This was a highly competitive series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Blue Devils won the most recent contest 66-65. Central Connecticut State had a better effective field goal percentage (0.518 vs. 0.442). Fairleigh Dickinson, meanwhile, did a terrific job of converting from the charity stripe (12-13; 92.3 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The Blue Devils’ Kohl has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 0 points per game. Meanwhile, Edge has averaged 0 points during that same time frame for the Knights.
The physical Central Connecticut State offense seems poised to dominate from the foul line. The Blue Devils currently rank 53rd in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.280, while Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 284th in FTA rate allowed (0.266).
Central Connecticut State vs. Fairleigh Dickinson Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Fairleigh Dickinson, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 34th in three pointers allowed per game (19.4) while Central Connecticut State ranks 204th (25.1).
- The Knights average 13.4 assists per game, which ranks 140th in the country. The Blue Devils rank 203rd in assists allowed per game (15.3).
- Central Connecticut State ranks 221st in rebounds per game (33.9) while Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 245th (32.7).
- The Knights rank 17th in steals per game (8.9) while the Blue Devils rank 134th (6.0).
- Central Connecticut State ranks 68th in blocks per game (3.9) while Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 131st in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Blue Devils have outscored opponents by an average of 4.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Central Connecticut State has been defeated by an average of 4.7 points.
- During their last five games, the Knights have scored an average of 76.0 points per game (2.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.2 points per game (3.2 below their season average).
