The St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers (13-8, 5-3 NEC) will be at William H. Detrick Gymnasium to go head-to-head against the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (8-13, 2-6 NEC) in a NEC matchup. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 31, 2019.
St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers vs. Central Connecticut State Blue Devils ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Blue Devils were beaten by the LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds, 84-71, while the Terriers were victorious over the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers, 74-67.
The Terriers had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 37.5 (above their season average of 29.7) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.542 (above their season average of 0.482). Central Connecticut State, on the other hand, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (26.3 vs. 28.6). Central Connecticut State rallied around Tyler Kohl, who put up 15 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Deniz Celen led the way for St. Francis Brooklyn, recording 15 points and 10 rebounds.
This was a highly contested series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Blue Devils won the most recent contest 78-75. Central Connecticut State’s 0.340 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over St. Francis Brooklyn, who had a rate of 0.095. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
The physical Central Connecticut State offense looks poised to dominate from the free throw line. The Blue Devils rank 57th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.276, while St. Francis Brooklyn ranks 313th in FTA rate allowed (0.278). Moreover, the Terriers rank 54th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.471), while the Blue Devils rank 289th in effective field goal percentage (0.484).
St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers vs. Central Connecticut State Blue Devils Betting Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – St. Francis Brooklyn, ATS Winner – St. Francis Brooklyn, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- St. Francis Brooklyn ranks 11th in three pointers allowed per game (17.6) while Central Connecticut State ranks 248th (25.6).
- The Terriers rank 64th in rebounds per game (38.0) while the Blue Devils rank 172nd in rebounds allowed per game (35.6).
- St. Francis Brooklyn ranks 66th in blocks per game (3.9) while Central Connecticut State ranks 136th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
- The Terriers rank 13th in assists allowed per game (10.1) while the Blue Devils rank 211th (14.8).
- St. Francis Brooklyn ranks 14th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while Central Connecticut State ranks 144th (6.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Blue Devils have scored an average of 67.2 points per game (5.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.0 points per game (3.8 below their season average).
- The Terriers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.0, up from 2.3 for the season.
