It will be a battle between NEC opponents when the Bryant Bulldogs (6-11, 3-3 NEC) welcome the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (8-11, 2-4 NEC) to the Chace Athletic Center. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 24, 2019.
Central Connecticut State Blue Devils vs. Bryant Bulldogs ATS Prediction
In the Blue Devils’ last outing, they were topped by the Robert Morris Colonials, 70-59. Robert Morris’ 13.8 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Central Connecticut State, who had a mark of 24.4. The Colonials’ mark was better than their season average of 19.0, while the Blue Devils’ was above their season average of 16.4. Jamir Coleman was the top scorer from either team with 27 points on 10-for-19 shooting.
The Bulldogs defeated the Saint Francis U Red Flash in their last contest, 76-67. Converting at the free throw line was one of Bryant’s biggest advantages. They were 16-20 (80.0 percent), while the Red Flash were just 10-15 (66.7 percent). With 14 points and five rebounds, Bryant’s Sabastian Townes had a good game.
After the Blue Devils won both meetings against the Bulldogs last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. In the last contest, Central Connecticut State won 80-74. The Blue Devils had a better free throw rate (0.230 vs. 0.180) and had a better turnover percentage (14.6 vs. 18.3).
The aggressive Bryant offense seems poised to dominate from the charity stripe. The Bulldogs rank 73rd in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.271, while Central Connecticut State is among the nation’s most foul-prone squads (giving up a 317th-ranked FTA rate of 0.286).
Central Connecticut State at Bryant Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Bryant, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Bryant averages 24.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 78th in the country. Central Connecticut State ranks 238th in three pointers allowed per game (25.6).
The Blue Devils rank 191st in rebounds per game (34.4) while the Bulldogs rank 253rd (31.5).
Central Connecticut State averages 3.5 blocks per game, which ranks 96th in the country. Bryant ranks 136th in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
The Blue Devils rank 206th in assists per game (11.9) while the Bulldogs rank 234th (11.1).
Bettings Trends:
The Blue Devils’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.6, down from 4.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 69.4 points per game (0.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.4 points per game (2.7 below their season average).
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