It will be a battle between NEC opponents when the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (8-9, 2-2 NEC) welcome the Saint Francis U Red Flash (6-9, 2-2 NEC) to William H. Detrick Gymnasium. The game gets underway at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
Saint Francis U Red Flash vs. Central Connecticut State Blue Devils Betting Prediction
The Blue Devils were victorious over the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers in their last outing, 77-68. The Blue Devils knocked down 25 of their 30 free throws (83.3 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 38.5 (above their season average of 30.5). With 17 points and 11 rebounds, Deion Bute played well for Central Connecticut State.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Red Flash won the most recent game 77-71. Saint Francis U did a great job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (26-32; 81.3 percent). Central Connecticut State, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (15.1 vs. 16.2).
The offensive glass could be a major advantage for Saint Francis U in this battle. The Red Flash rank 41st in offensive rebounding percentage (32.8 percent), while Central Connecticut State ranks 325th in defensive rebounding percentage (66.5 percent).
Saint Francis U Red Flash vs. Central Connecticut State Blue Devils Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Saint Francis U ranks 26th in rebounds per game (40.0) while Central Connecticut State ranks 186th (34.5).
The Red Flash rank 126th in three pointers attempted per game (22.9) while the Blue Devils rank 225th in three pointers allowed per game (26.1).
Central Connecticut State ranks 86th in blocks per game (3.5) while Saint Francis U ranks 146th in blocks allowed per game (4.6).
The Red Flash average 7.2 steals per game, which ranks 70th in the nation. The Blue Devils rank 115th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
Saint Francis U averages 12.0 assists per game, which ranks 183rd in the NCAA. Central Connecticut State ranks 198th in assists allowed per game (15.2).
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The Red Flash’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 28.8, up from 9.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Blue Devils have scored an average of 71.6 points per game (2.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 79.4 points per game (2.0 above their season average).
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