The Robert Morris Colonials (11-11, 7-2 NEC) welcome the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (2-21, 1-9 NEC) to UPMC Events Center. The Blue Devils look to end a 12-game road losing streak. The game is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
Central Connecticut State Blue Devils at Robert Morris Colonials Betting Odds
In their last game, the Colonials were victorious over the Bryant Bulldogs, 64-54, while the Blue Devils lost to the Saint Francis U Red Flash, 84-77.
The Colonials held the Bulldogs to an effective field goal percentage of 0.347 (below their season average of 0.506) and had a better turnover percentage (16.6 vs. 19.3). Central Connecticut State, on the other hand, was en fuego from beyond the arc (11-25; 44.0 percent). AJ Bramah fueled Robert Morris with 14 points and 16 rebounds. Meanwhile, Central Connecticut State was lifted by Myles Baker, who recorded 16 points and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Bramah led the Colonials to an 89-78 victory. He registered a double-double with 14 points and 14 rebounds. The Colonials’ offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over the Blue Devils. Robert Morris had a rate of 32.1, while Central Connecticut State posted a mark of 19.4.
This has potential to be a mistake-prone game for the offense of Central Connecticut State. Central Connecticut State ranks 284th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.8 percent), while the gambling defense of Robert Morris forces the 59th-most turnovers in the NCAA (22.1 percent).
Central Connecticut State Blue Devils vs. Robert Morris Colonials Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Robert Morris, ATS Winner – Central Connecticut State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Robert Morris ranks 16th in assists per game (16.5) while Central Connecticut State ranks 260th (10.2).
- The Colonials rank 135th in steals per game (6.3) while the Blue Devils rank 188th in steals allowed per game (7.6).
- Central Connecticut State ranks 117th in blocks per game (3.1) while Robert Morris ranks 143rd in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
- The Colonials rank 95th in three pointers attempted per game (23.5) while the Blue Devils rank 250th (18.2).
- Robert Morris ranks 129th in rebounds allowed per game (34.8) while Central Connecticut State ranks 284th (40.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Blue Devils’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 15.0, down from 16.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Colonials have scored an average of 61.6 points per game (7.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 61.2 points per game (6.6 below their season average).
