It will be a battle between NEC opponents when the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (8-10, 2-3 NEC) welcome the Robert Morris Colonials (9-9, 4-1 NEC) to William H. Detrick Gymnasium. The game is scheduled to get underway at 3:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 21, 2019.
Robert Morris Colonials at Central Connecticut State Blue Devils Betting Prediction
The Colonials will be hoping for a similar outcome after topping the Bryant Bulldogs in their last matchup, 79-65. The Colonials knocked down 20 of their 27 free throws (74.1 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.656 (above their season average of 0.503). Malik Petteway had a good outing for Robert Morris, putting up 14 points and nine rebounds.
The last time the Blue Devils played, they lost to the Saint Francis U Red Flash, 80-69. One of Saint Francis U’s largest advantages was getting to the charity stripe. They made 26 trips to the line, while Central Connecticut State went 20 times. With 17 points on 6-for-12 shooting, Jamir Coleman was Central Connecticut State’s high scorer.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the most recent matchup, the Blue Devils won 65-58. Central Connecticut State had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.3 vs. 20.9). Robert Morris, meanwhile, had a much better free throw rate (0.385 vs. 0.245).
The physical Central Connecticut State offense seems poised to dominate from the free throw line. The Blue Devils rank 26th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.293, while Robert Morris ranks 285th in FTA rate allowed (0.263).
Robert Morris vs. Central Connecticut State ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Robert Morris ranks 36th in three pointers allowed per game (19.3) while Central Connecticut State ranks 241st (25.8).
The Colonials rank 88th in assists per game (14.6) while the Blue Devils rank 205th in assists allowed per game (15.2).
Robert Morris ranks 40th in steals per game (7.9) while Central Connecticut State ranks 147th (5.9).
The Blue Devils rank 207th in rebounds per game (34.4) while the Colonials rank 253rd (32.9).
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The Colonials’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.0, up from 1.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Blue Devils have scored an average of 73.6 points per game (0.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 79.4 points per game (1.9 above their season average).
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