The Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (1-1) welcome the Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks (1-1) to William H. Detrick Gymnasium for their home opener. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 13, 2018.
Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks vs. Central Connecticut State Blue Devils ATS Prediction
The last time the River Hawks played, they defeated the Wagner Seahawks, 88-84. The River Hawks had a better free throw rate (0.302 vs. 0.257) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.548 vs. 0.471). Massachusetts-Lowell was led by Christian Lutete, who finished with 13 points and 11 rebounds.
The Blue Devils were beaten by the Georgetown Hoyas in their last contest, 85-78. One of Georgetown’s largest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They had 26 free throw attempts, while Central Connecticut State had 16. With 19 points, seven rebounds and five assists, Central Connecticut State’s Tyler Kohl had a solid game.
This has potential to be an error-filled game for the offense of Central Connecticut State. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, Central Connecticut State ranks 344th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 22.0 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Massachusetts-Lowell has forced the 96th-most turnovers in the country (20.2 percent).
The Blue Devils won the sole contest against the River Hawks last season, 76-73. The Blue Devils knocked down 18 of their 23 free throws (78.3 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (53.6 vs. 37.5).
Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks at Central Connecticut State Blue Devils Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Central Connecticut State, ATS Winner – Central Connecticut State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Massachusetts-Lowell ranks 56th in three pointers allowed per game (19.8) while Central Connecticut State ranks 255th (23.9).
The Blue Devils rank 46th in rebounds allowed per game (32.2) while the River Hawks rank 245th (36.7).
Massachusetts-Lowell ranks 81st in steals per game (6.9) while Central Connecticut State ranks 253rd (5.0).
The River Hawks rank 90th in assists per game (14.8) while the Blue Devils rank 234th (12.4).
Central Connecticut State ranks 39th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Massachusetts-Lowell ranks 134th (3.3).
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