The Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (1-18, 0-6 NEC) head to Rothman Center to meet the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (3-13, 1-4 NEC). The Blue Devils will try to put an end to their six-game losing streak. The game starts at 3:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 20, 2020.
Central Connecticut State Blue Devils at Fairleigh Dickinson Knights ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last outing. The Knights were beaten by the Saint Francis U Red Flash, 100-85, while the Blue Devils lost big to the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers, 79-52.
Central Connecticut State did a fantastic job of making free throws (17-21; 81.0 percent) while Fairleigh Dickinson held Saint Francis U to an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.0 (below their season average of 32.0). Fairleigh Dickinson received a boost from Kaleb Bishop, who finished with 22 points and 12 rebounds. Meanwhile, Jamir Reed had a good outing for Central Connecticut State, contributing 12 points.
This was a highly competitive series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Knights won the last contest 70-58. Converting at the free throw line was one of Fairleigh Dickinson’s largest strengths. They were 12-14 (85.7 percent), while the Blue Devils were just 4-7 (57.1 percent). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Central Connecticut State Blue Devils at Fairleigh Dickinson Knights ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Fairleigh Dickinson, ATS Winner – Fairleigh Dickinson, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 194th in three pointers attempted per game (20.8) while Central Connecticut State ranks 271st (17.5).
- The Knights average 10.7 assists per game, which ranks 225th in the NCAA. The Blue Devils rank 250th in assists allowed per game (17.1).
- Fairleigh Dickinson averages 5.9 steals per game, which ranks 158th in the NCAA. Central Connecticut State ranks 170th in steals allowed per game (7.6).
- The Knights average 3.6 blocks per game, which ranks 82nd in the NCAA. The Blue Devils rank 154th in blocks allowed per game (4.4).
- Central Connecticut State averages 31.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 273rd in the country. Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 234th in rebounds allowed per game (37.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Knights have scored an average of 74.0 points per game (4.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 82.6 points per game (5.6 above their season average).
- The Blue Devils’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 17.2, down from 17.8 for the season.
