The Bryant Bulldogs (8-12, 5-4 NEC) will be at William H. Detrick Gymnasium to clash against the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (9-13, 3-6 NEC) in a NEC matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Bryant Bulldogs at Central Connecticut State Blue Devils Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Blue Devils defeated the St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers 78-72, while the Bulldogs beat the Wagner Seahawks 71-64.
Bryant dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.367 (above their season average of 0.271) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.541 (above their season average of 0.471). For those same stats, Wagner was 0.113 and 0.460, respectively. The Blue Devils, meanwhile, knocked down 21 of their 24 free throws (87.5 percent) and held the Terriers to an offensive rebounding percentage of 26.3 (below the 31.7 mark opponents have averaged against Central Connecticut State this season). Tyler Kohl fueled Central Connecticut State with 29 points, 12 rebounds and five assists. Meanwhile, Bryant was led by Sabastian Townes, who recorded 23 points.
In their first matchup this year, Townes led the Bulldogs to a 63-60 victory. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 18 points. Bryant’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Central Connecticut State. The Bulldogs had a rate of 0.189, while the Blue Devils posted a mark of 0.081.
The aggressive Central Connecticut State offense could be getting to the free throw line a lot in this matchup. The Blue Devils currently rank 47th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.278, while Bryant ranks 292nd in FTA rate allowed (0.269).
Bryant Bulldogs vs. Central Connecticut State Blue Devils ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Central Connecticut State, ATS Winner – Central Connecticut State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Bryant averages 24.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 97th in the nation. Central Connecticut State ranks 237th in three pointers allowed per game (25.9).
- The Blue Devils rank 216th in assists per game (11.8) while the Bulldogs rank 243rd (10.9).
- The Blue Devils rank 191st in rebounds per game (34.9) while the Bulldogs rank 283rd (31.7).
- Central Connecticut State averages 3.5 blocks per game, which ranks 92nd in the nation. Bryant ranks 155th in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bulldogs’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.0, down from 9.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Blue Devils have scored an average of 67.4 points per game (5.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.8 points per game (2.7 below their season average).
