It will be a battle between NEC opponents when the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (6-8, 1-1 NEC) welcome the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (6-9, 0-2 NEC) to the Rothman Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 10, 2019.
Central Connecticut State Blue Devils vs. Fairleigh Dickinson Knights Betting Prediction
In the Blue Devils’ last contest, they beat the Hartford Hawks, 75-68. The Blue Devils had a better free throw rate (0.246 vs. 0.193) and had a better turnover percentage (16.7 vs. 20.8). Central Connecticut State rallied around Tyler Kohl, who was the game’s high scorer with 30 points on 11-for-23 shooting.
The Knights were blown out by the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in their last game, 90-55. Rutgers launched 20 three pointers, making 12 of them (60.0 percent), while Fairleigh Dickinson was 4-16 (25.0 percent). Darnell Edge had a good performance for Fairleigh Dickinson, leading the team in scoring with 17 points on 7-for-18 shooting.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the last game, the Blue Devils won 66-65. Central Connecticut State’s effective field goal percentage was its largest advantage over Fairleigh Dickinson. The Blue Devils had a rate of 0.518 while the Knights posted a mark of 0.442.
Both teams have had a player take their game to the next level over their last five games. Kohl (0 points) has been stellar for the Blue Devils while Edge (0 points) has made solid contributions to the Knights.
The physical Central Connecticut State offense looks poised to dominate from the free throw line. The Blue Devils currently rank 53rd in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.280, while Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 284th in FTA rate allowed (0.266).
Central Connecticut State at Fairleigh Dickinson Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 34th in three pointers allowed per game (19.4) while Central Connecticut State ranks 204th (25.1).
The Knights rank 17th in steals per game (8.9) while the Blue Devils rank 134th (6.0).
Central Connecticut State averages 3.9 blocks per game, which ranks 68th in the NCAA. Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 131st in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
The Knights rank 140th in assists per game (13.4) while the Blue Devils rank 203rd in assists allowed per game (15.3).
Central Connecticut State ranks 221st in rebounds per game (33.9) while Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 245th (32.7).
Bettings Trends:
The Blue Devils have outscored opponents by an average of 4.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Central Connecticut State has been defeated by an average of 4.7 points.
During their last five games, the Knights have scored an average of 76.0 points per game (2.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.2 points per game (3.2 below their season average).
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