The Massachusetts Minutemen (3-0) look to extend their hot start when they meet the winless Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (0-3) at William D. Mullins Center. The game starts at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 16, 2019.
Central Connecticut State Blue Devils vs. Massachusetts Minutemen ATS Odds
In their last game, the Minutemen beat the Northeastern Huskies, 80-71, while the Blue Devils got blown out by the Arizona State Sun Devils, 90-49.
Massachusetts dominated nearly every facet of the contest. They had a free throw rate of 0.228 and a turnover percentage of 9.8. Northeastern was 0.121 and 17.4, respectively, for those same stats. Central Connecticut State, on the other hand, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (26.1 vs. 30.8). Massachusetts received a boost from Sean East II, who put up 17 points and seven assists. Meanwhile, Greg Outlaw fueled Central Connecticut State with nine points and five rebounds.
The physical Central Connecticut State offense seems poised to dominate from the free throw line. The Blue Devils rank 54th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.268, while Massachusetts ranks 340th in FTA rate allowed (0.294) dating back to last season.
Central Connecticut State Blue Devils vs. Massachusetts Minutemen Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Massachusetts, ATS Winner – Central Connecticut State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Massachusetts ranks 29th in three pointers allowed per game (19.3) while Central Connecticut State ranks 296th (26.1).
- The Minutemen rank 183rd in blocks per game (3.0) while the Blue Devils rank 215th in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
- Massachusetts averages 34.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 222nd in the country. Central Connecticut State ranks 224th in rebounds allowed per game (36.0).
- The Minutemen rank 73rd in assists per game (14.6) while the Blue Devils rank 279th (11.4).
- Massachusetts ranks 195th in steals allowed per game (6.7) while Central Connecticut State ranks 235th (7.1).
