The winless Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (0-9) head to Silvio O. Conte Forum to go head-to-head with the Boston College Eagles (6-5). The game is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 15, 2019.
Central Connecticut State Blue Devils at Boston College Eagles Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Eagles dismantled the Albany Great Danes, 72-51, while the Blue Devils lost a close one to the Maine Black Bears, 66-64.
Boston College dominated every stat category in the contest. They had a phenomenally low turnover percentage of 7.2 (better than their season average of 19.1) and a free throw rate of 0.281 (above their season average of 0.189). Albany was 25.6 and 0.224, respectively, for those same stats. Central Connecticut State, on the other hand, had a free throw rate of 0.281 (above their season average of 0.188). Boston College was lifted by Steffon Mitchell, who put up 15 points, 13 rebounds and five steals. Meanwhile, Jamir Coleman played a pivotal role for Central Connecticut State with 13 points.
This has potential to be an error-filled game for the offense of Central Connecticut State. Since last season, Central Connecticut State ranks 320th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.2 percent), while the pesky defense of Boston College has forced the 30th-most turnovers in the NCAA (18.7 percent).
Central Connecticut State Blue Devils vs. Boston College Eagles ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Boston College, ATS Winner – Central Connecticut State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Boston College averages 6.1 steals per game, which ranks 26th in the NCAA. Central Connecticut State ranks 188th in steals allowed per game (7.0).
- The Eagles rank 41st in blocks allowed per game (3.0) while the Blue Devils rank 156th (4.0).
- Boston College ranks 177th in rebounds per game (36.2) while Central Connecticut State ranks 256th in rebounds allowed per game (36.8).
- The Eagles rank 108th in assists per game (12.7) while the Blue Devils rank 245th (10.9).
- Boston College ranks 115th in three pointers attempted per game (22.4) while Central Connecticut State ranks 248th (19.4).