The winless Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (0-8) welcome the Maine Black Bears (2-6) to William H. Detrick Gymnasium. The game starts at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 7, 2019.
Maine Black Bears vs. Central Connecticut State Blue Devils ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last outing. The Blue Devils lost a close one to the UMass Lowell River Hawks, 73-71, while the Black Bears were beaten by the Northeastern Huskies, 78-63.
Maine had an effective field goal percentage of 0.552 (above their season average of 0.473) while Central Connecticut State had an effective field goal percentage of 0.558 (above their season average of 0.390). Central Connecticut State received a boost from Jamir Coleman, who recorded 27 points. Andrew Fleming, meanwhile was a key piece for Maine with 23 points and six rebounds.
The Blue Devils won the only game between these two teams last season, 93-90. Central Connecticut State did a great job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (31-35; 88.6 percent). Maine, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.9 vs. 25.0).
Second-chance points might be hard to find for Central Connecticut State in this showdown. The Blue Devils rank 207th in offensive rebounding percentage (27.8 percent), while Maine ranks 32nd in defensive rebounding percentage (73.2 percent) dating back to the 2018-19 season.
Maine Black Bears at Central Connecticut State Blue Devils Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Maine, ATS Winner – Central Connecticut State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Maine ranks 12th in three pointers allowed per game (23.4) while Central Connecticut State ranks 293rd (25.8).
- The Black Bears rank 14th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while the Blue Devils rank 212th (4.0).
- Central Connecticut State ranks 209th in steals per game (5.8) while Maine ranks 266th in steals allowed per game (7.7).
- The Black Bears rank sixth in rebounds allowed per game (32.4) while the Blue Devils rank 248th (36.8).
- Maine averages 14.8 assists per game, which ranks 42nd in the NCAA. Central Connecticut State ranks 282nd in assists allowed per game (15.5).