The Robert Morris Colonials (4-9) will be at William H. Detrick Gymnasium to meet the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (1-12) in a NEC matchup. Action begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 2, 2020.
Robert Morris Colonials at Central Connecticut State Blue Devils Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Blue Devils won big over the Connecticut College Camels, 89-55, while the Colonials fell to the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels, 81-69.
Central Connecticut State played a nearly flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 12.9 (better than their season average of 20.3) and a free throw rate of 0.148 (matching their season average). For those same stats, Connecticut College recorded marks of 31.9 and 0.096, respectively. Robert Morris, meanwhile, made 11 of their 25 three pointers (44.0 percent). Ian Krishnan had a good outing for Central Connecticut State with 23 points. Meanwhile, Josh Williams had a good game for Robert Morris, recording 17 points and five rebounds.
This was a highly contested series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the most recent contest, the Blue Devils won 77-68. Central Connecticut State’s 0.273 free throw rate was their biggest strength over Robert Morris, who had a mark of 0.175. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
It could be an error-filled game for the Central Connecticut State offense. Central Connecticut State ranks 248th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.9 percent), while the disruptive defense of Robert Morris forces the 71st-most turnovers in the NCAA (22.3 percent).
Robert Morris Colonials at Central Connecticut State Blue Devils Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Central Connecticut State, ATS Winner – Central Connecticut State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Robert Morris ranks 60th in three pointers allowed per game (19.8) while Central Connecticut State ranks 238th (25.5).
- The Colonials average 7.2 steals per game, which ranks 87th in the nation. The Blue Devils rank 134th in steals allowed per game (7.8).
- The Colonials rank 42nd in assists per game (15.8) while the Blue Devils rank 217th (10.2).
- Central Connecticut State averages 3.0 blocks per game, which ranks 91st in the country. Robert Morris ranks 141st in blocks allowed per game (4.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Colonials have scored an average of 69.0 points per game (0.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.0 points per game (2.1 above their season average).
- The Blue Devils’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.4, down from 18.6 for the season.
