It will be a battle between NEC opponents when the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (9-13, 3-6 NEC) welcome the Bryant Bulldogs (8-12, 5-4 NEC) to William H. Detrick Gymnasium. The game is scheduled to get underway at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Bryant Bulldogs at Central Connecticut State Blue Devils Free Prediction
The last time the Bulldogs played, they topped the Wagner Seahawks, 71-64. The Bulldogs had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.367 (above their season average of 0.271) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.541 (above their season average of 0.471). Bryant received a boost from Sabastian Townes, who was the game’s leading scorer with 23 points on 8-for-13 shooting.
The Blue Devils beat the St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers in their last game, 78-72. The Blue Devils knocked down 21 of their 24 free throws (87.5 percent) and held the Terriers to an offensive rebounding percentage of 26.3 (below the 31.7 mark opponents have averaged against Central Connecticut State this season). Tyler Kohl was the top scorer from either team with 29 points on 9-for-20 shooting from the field.
The aggressive Central Connecticut State offense looks poised to dominate from the foul line. The Blue Devils rank 47th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.278, while Bryant ranks 292nd in FTA rate allowed (0.269).
This is the second game of the season between these two squads. Townes scored a game-high 18 points in the first matchup, in which the Bulldogs defeated the Blue Devils 63-60. He also had seven rebounds. The Bulldogs knocked down 10 of their 13 free throws (76.9 percent) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.500 vs. 0.444).
Bryant Bulldogs vs. Central Connecticut State Blue Devils Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Central Connecticut State, ATS Winner – Central Connecticut State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Bryant averages 24.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 97th in the nation. Central Connecticut State ranks 237th in three pointers allowed per game (25.9).
The Blue Devils rank 191st in rebounds per game (34.9) while the Bulldogs rank 283rd (31.7).
Central Connecticut State ranks 92nd in blocks per game (3.5) while Bryant ranks 155th in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
The Blue Devils rank 216th in assists per game (11.8) while the Bulldogs rank 243rd (10.9).
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The Bulldogs’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.0, down from 9.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Blue Devils have scored an average of 67.4 points per game (5.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.8 points per game (2.7 below their season average).
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