The Wagner Seahawks (5-6) will be at William H. Detrick Gymnasium to meet the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (6-7) in a NEC matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 3, 2019.
Wagner Seahawks vs. Central Connecticut State Blue Devils Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Blue Devils defeated the Hartford Hawks, 75-68, while the Seahawks lost big to the Seton Hall Pirates, 89-49.
Central Connecticut State played a nearly flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.246 and a turnover percentage of 16.7. Hartford was 0.193 and 20.8, respectively, for those same stats. Wagner, on the other hand, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (25.0 vs. 36.7). Central Connecticut State’s Tyler Kohl played well, recording 30 points, 10 rebounds and five assists. Wagner was lifted by AJ Sumbry, who finished with 12 points.
The Seahawks dominated this series last year, securing victories in all three games. In the last matchup, Wagner won 73-61. The Seahawks’ 25.0 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over the Blue Devils, who had a rate of 18.2. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
Kohl has really been playing well as of late for Central Connecticut State, averaging 0 points over the last five games.
The aggressive Central Connecticut State offense seems poised to dominate from the free throw line. The Blue Devils currently rank 41st in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.289, while Wagner is among the country’s most foul-prone squads (giving up a 338th-ranked FTA rate of 0.327). Furthermore, the Seahawks, who rank 32nd in offensive rebounding percentage (35.7 percent), will battle against the Blue Devils, who rank 334th in defensive rebounding percentage (65.1 percent).
Wagner at Central Connecticut State Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Central Connecticut State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Wagner ranks 54th in three pointers attempted per game (25.9) while Central Connecticut State ranks 200th in three pointers allowed per game (24.5).
- The Seahawks rank 84th in steals per game (6.9) while the Blue Devils rank 161st in steals allowed per game (7.5).
- Wagner averages 12.8 assists per game, which ranks 159th in the NCAA. Central Connecticut State ranks 186th in assists allowed per game (15.2).
- The Seahawks rank 40th in rebounds allowed per game (31.9) while the Blue Devils rank 147th (35.8).
- Wagner ranks 29th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while Central Connecticut State ranks 122nd (3.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Blue Devils have outscored opponents by an average of 4.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Central Connecticut State has lost by an average of 2.8 points.
- During their last five games, the Seahawks have scored an average of 72.4 points per game (0.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.8 points per game (4.6 above their season average).
