The Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (11-19, 5-12 NEC) welcome the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (16-13, 11-6 NEC) to William H. Detrick Gymnasium as the regular season finishes up. The game begins at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights at Central Connecticut State Blue Devils ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Blue Devils lost big to the LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds, 84-55, while the Knights defeated the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers, 65-59.
Fairleigh Dickinson dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.250 (matching their season average) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 31.4 (above their season average of 28.8). Mount St. Mary’s had marks of 0.194 and 25.0, respectively, for those same stats. Central Connecticut State, meanwhile, did a terrific job of making free throws (13-14; 92.9 percent). Central Connecticut State’s Jamir Coleman had a good outing, recording 12 points and 11 rebounds. Mike Holloway Jr., meanwhile fueled Fairleigh Dickinson with 18 points and 14 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Tyler Kohl led the Blue Devils to a 103-96 win. He notched a triple-double with 27 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists. Central Connecticut State did a great job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (22-26; 84.6 percent). Fairleigh Dickinson, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (17.7 vs. 19.1).
The Knights’ Holloway Jr. has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 18 points,7.4 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, Coleman has averaged 16 points,7.4 rebounds during that same time frame for the Blue Devils.
It could be a mistake-prone game for the Central Connecticut State offense. Central Connecticut State ranks 228th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.4 percent), while the gambling defense of Fairleigh Dickinson forces the 72nd-most turnovers in the nation (21.0 percent).
Fairleigh Dickinson vs. Central Connecticut State Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Fairleigh Dickinson, ATS Winner – Fairleigh Dickinson, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 90th in assists per game (14.3) while Central Connecticut State ranks 232nd (11.3).
- The Blue Devils rank 131st in rebounds per game (35.9) while the Knights rank 229th (33.2).
- Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 89th in blocks per game (3.6) while Central Connecticut State ranks 163rd in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
- The Knights rank 150th in three pointers allowed per game (22.6) while the Blue Devils rank 262nd (26.2).
- Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 51st in steals per game (7.5) while Central Connecticut State ranks 151st in steals allowed per game (6.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Knights’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.0, up from 2.6 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Blue Devils have scored an average of 64.6 points per game (7.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 79.2 points per game (2.6 above their season average).
