Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks vs. Central Connecticut State Blue Devils Free Prediction

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The Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (1-1) open their home schedule at William H. Detrick Gymnasium against the Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks (1-1). The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 13, 2018.

Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks vs. Central Connecticut State Blue Devils ATS Odds

In their last outing, the Blue Devils fell to the Georgetown Hoyas, 85-78, while the River Hawks defeated the Wagner Seahawks, 88-84.

Massachusetts-Lowell dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a superb free throw rate of 0.302 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.548. For those same stats, Wagner had marks of 0.257 and 0.471, respectively. Central Connecticut State, meanwhile, made 12 of their 25 three pointers (48.0 percent). Tyler Kohl had a solid performance for Central Connecticut State, contributing 19 points, seven rebounds and five assists. Meanwhile, Massachusetts-Lowell was lifted by Christian Lutete, who finished with 13 points and 11 rebounds.

The Blue Devils won the only contest between these two teams last year, 76-73. Central Connecticut State’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over Massachusetts-Lowell. The Blue Devils had a rate of 0.333, while the River Hawks posted a mark of 0.213.

This has potential to be an error-filled game for the offense of Central Connecticut State. Since last season, Central Connecticut State ranks 344th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 22.0 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Massachusetts-Lowell has forced the 96th-most turnovers in the NCAA (20.2 percent).

Massachusetts-Lowell at Central Connecticut State ATS Pick

College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Massachusetts-Lowell, ATS Winner – Massachusetts-Lowell, O/U – Over

Betting Notes (2017-Present):

  • Massachusetts-Lowell ranks 56th in three pointers allowed per game (19.8) while Central Connecticut State ranks 255th (23.9).
  • The River Hawks rank 90th in assists per game (14.8) while the Blue Devils rank 234th (12.4).
  • Central Connecticut State ranks 39th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Massachusetts-Lowell ranks 134th (3.3).
  • The Blue Devils rank 46th in rebounds allowed per game (32.2) while the River Hawks rank 245th (36.7).
  • Massachusetts-Lowell ranks 81st in steals per game (6.9) while Central Connecticut State ranks 253rd (5.0).