The winless Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (0-7) visit Costello Athletic Center to clash with the UMass Lowell River Hawks (3-5). Action starts at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 1, 2019.
Central Connecticut State Blue Devils at UMass Lowell River Hawks Betting Odds
In their last game, the River Hawks defeated the Brown Bears, 75-63, while the Blue Devils got blown out by the Columbia Lions, 82-52.
UMass Lowell dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.237 (above their season average of 0.206) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.517 (above their season average of 0.496). Brown had marks of 0.141 and 0.422, respectively, for those same stats. Central Connecticut State, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 11.5 (better than their season average of 23.5). Obadiah Noel had a solid performance for UMass Lowell with 18 points and six rebounds. Central Connecticut State rallied around Greg Outlaw, who had 11 points and seven rebounds.
The Blue Devils won the sole contest between these two teams last year, 86-74. One of Central Connecticut State’s largest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 16-18 (88.9 percent), while the River Hawks were just 11-18 (61.1 percent).
Looking at effective field goal percentage, UMass Lowell should have a considerable advantage. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, the River Hawks offense ranks 75th in that metric at 0.531, while the Central Connecticut State defense ranks 314th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.530).
Central Connecticut State Blue Devils at UMass Lowell River Hawks Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – UMass Lowell, ATS Winner – UMass Lowell, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- UMass Lowell averages 15.6 assists per game, which ranks 34th in the NCAA. Central Connecticut State ranks 305th in assists allowed per game (15.5).
- The Blue Devils rank 127th in blocks per game (3.5) while the River Hawks rank 203rd in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
- UMass Lowell averages 5.8 steals per game, which ranks 206th in the nation. Central Connecticut State ranks 253rd in steals allowed per game (7.2).
- The River Hawks average 22.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 160th in the country. The Blue Devils rank 307th in three pointers allowed per game (26.0).
- UMass Lowell ranks 154th in rebounds per game (35.7) while Central Connecticut State ranks 258th in rebounds allowed per game (36.7).