The Columbia Lions (1-5) battle against the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (0-6) in the Hall of Fame Tip-Off Springfield at Mohegan Sun Arena. Action gets underway at 12 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 24, 2019.
Columbia Lions vs. Central Connecticut State Blue Devils Betting Odds
Both teams lost big in their last contest. The Blue Devils fell to the Vermont Catamounts, 81-49, while the Lions were defeated by the Rider Broncs, 87-63.
Columbia held Rider to an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.0 (below their season average of 34.4) while Central Connecticut State did a terrific job of converting from the charity stripe (16-18; 88.9 percent). Central Connecticut State’s Jamir Reed led the way, finishing with 11 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Mike Smith was a key piece for Columbia with 21 points and seven assists.
The physical Central Connecticut State offense seems poised to dominate from the foul line. The Blue Devils rank 57th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.266, while Columbia ranks 280th in FTA rate allowed (0.258) since the 2018-19 season.
Columbia vs. Central Connecticut State Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Central Connecticut State, ATS Winner – Central Connecticut State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Columbia ranks 51st in assists per game (14.9) while Central Connecticut State ranks 276th (11.2).
- The Blue Devils rank 120th in blocks per game (3.5) while the Lions rank 183rd in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
- Central Connecticut State ranks 186th in rebounds per game (35.3) while Columbia ranks 245th in rebounds allowed per game (36.7).
- The Lions rank 106th in three pointers attempted per game (23.8) while the Blue Devils rank 299th in three pointers allowed per game (26.0).
- Columbia ranks 61st in steals per game (7.4) while Central Connecticut State ranks 243rd in steals allowed per game (7.3).
