The Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (10-14, 4-7 NEC) will be at the UPMC Events Center to go head-to-head with the Robert Morris Colonials (13-11, 8-3 NEC) in a NEC matchup. Action starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Central Connecticut State Blue Devils at Robert Morris Colonials Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Colonials defeated the Bryant Bulldogs, 72-59, while the Blue Devils were beaten by the Saint Francis U Red Flash, 90-85.
Robert Morris dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 48.6 (above their season average of 30.3) and a turnover percentage of 17.1 (better than their season average of 18.6). For those same stats, Bryant was 21.9 and 19.7, respectively. Central Connecticut State, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 10.2 (better than their season average of 16.8). Robert Morris’ Yannis Mendy led the way, finishing with 14 points and six rebounds. Tyler Kohl fueled Central Connecticut State with 35 points, seven assists and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Malik Petteway led the Colonials to a 70-59 win. He recorded 11 points and nine rebounds. The Colonials’ turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Blue Devils. Robert Morris had a rate of 13.8, while Central Connecticut State posted a mark of 24.4.
The offensive glass should be a major edge for Robert Morris in this battle. The Colonials are among the NCAA’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 100th in offensive rebounding percentage at 31.1 percent. Meanwhile, Central Connecticut State ranks 293rd in the nation at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 68.8 percent. Also, the Blue Devils, who rank 43rd in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.279), could earn plenty of trips to the line against the Colonials, who rank 328th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.290).
Central Connecticut State at Robert Morris Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Robert Morris, ATS Winner – Robert Morris, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Robert Morris ranks 21st in three pointers allowed per game (18.8) while Central Connecticut State ranks 260th (26.1).
- The Blue Devils rank 154th in rebounds per game (35.5) while the Colonials rank 226th (33.7).
- Robert Morris blocks 2.9 opponent shots per game, which ranks 136th in the NCAA. Central Connecticut State ranks 140th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
- The Colonials rank 42nd in assists allowed per game (11.3) while the Blue Devils rank 212th (14.8).
- Robert Morris ranks 55th in steals per game (7.5) while Central Connecticut State ranks 145th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Colonials’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.2, up from 2.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Blue Devils have scored an average of 71.6 points per game (1.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.6 points per game (2.8 below their season average).
