Merrimack Warriors at Central Connecticut State Blue Devils Free Prediction 01/11/20

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The Merrimack Warriors (8-8, 2-1 NEC) will be at William H. Detrick Gymnasium to challenge the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (1-15, 0-3 NEC) in a NEC matchup. Action starts at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 11, 2020.

Merrimack Warriors at Central Connecticut State Blue Devils Betting Odds

In their last game, the Blue Devils fell to the LIU Sharks, 90-78, while the Warriors barely escaped the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers, 64-61.

The Warriors forced 17 turnovers and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.528 (above their season average of 0.476). Central Connecticut State, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 31.3 (above their season average of 20.0). Central Connecticut State received a boost from Jamir Coleman, who put up 17 points and 12 rebounds. Idris Joyner, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Merrimack with 12 points and six rebounds.

This could end up being a sloppy game for the offense of Central Connecticut State. Central Connecticut State ranks 271st in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.9 percent), while the pesky defense of Merrimack forces the 10th-most turnovers in the NCAA (26.2 percent).

Merrimack Warriors at Central Connecticut State Blue Devils Betting Pick

Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Merrimack, ATS Winner – Merrimack, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Merrimack ranks sixth in three pointers allowed per game (15.6) while Central Connecticut State ranks 238th (26.1).
  • The Warriors rank 211th in rebounds allowed per game (38.0) while the Blue Devils rank 243rd (40.0).
  • The Warriors rank sixth in steals per game (10.2) while the Blue Devils rank 148th in steals allowed per game (7.3).
  • Merrimack ranks 175th in assists allowed per game (13.9) while Central Connecticut State ranks 241st (17.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Warriors’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.0, up from 0.1 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Blue Devils have scored an average of 74.4 points per game (12.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 82.8 points per game (2.6 above their season average).