Central Connecticut State Blue Devils vs Massachusetts Minutemen NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/4/24

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Blue Devils versus the Minutemen? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at William D. Mullins Memorial Center in Amherst, MA. The over/under for this game is set at 138.5 points, and Massachusetts is favored by -9.5 against Central Connecticut State in a non-conference matchup.

CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE BLUE DEVILS VS MASSACHUSETTS MINUTEMEN BETTING PICK

The Pick: Massachusetts Minutemen -9.5

This game will be played at William D. Mullins Memorial Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, December 4th.

WHY BET THE MASSACHUSETTS MINUTEMEN:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Minutemen.
  • Not only will Massachusetts pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -9.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.

Can the Central Connecticut State Offense Score Enough on the Road?

Central Connecticut State Blue Devils Recent Game/Games

Central Connecticut State improved to 3-5 on the season with a 69-67 home win over Massachusetts-Lowell on Sunday. The Blue Devils entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs but pulled off the upset. The total points for the game were 136, which fell short of the O/U line of 143.5.

Central Connecticut State led 36-31 at halftime and scored 33 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36 points to the River Hawks.

Central Connecticut State scored 69 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.8%. They hit 55.3% of their two-point attempts, while shooting 33.3% from beyond the arc, making 5 of 15 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they connected on 70.6%, going 12 for 17.

Max Brooks led the way with 29 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 78.6% (11/14) from the field. Darin Smith Jr. added 14 points, hitting 5 of 6 shots, including 1 of 2 from three-point range. Abdul Momoh and Martin Somerville each contributed 13 points, with Somerville struggling from three, making just 1 of 5 attempts.

Central Connecticut State’s defense gave up 67 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 49% from the field. The Blue Devils struggled to contain two-point attempts, with the other team hitting 55% of their shots inside the arc, going 21/38.

From three-point range, Central Connecticut State held their opponent to 5/15 shooting, or 33%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 12 free throws, shooting 70%. The Blue Devils limited second-chance opportunities, giving up just 5 offensive rebounds.

Can the Minutemen Pull Off a Home Win?

Massachusetts improved to 3-5 on the season with an 80-68 home win over NJIT on Sunday. The Minutemen entered the game as heavy favorites, but they didn’t cover the -19 spread. The total points for the game ended at 148, surpassing the O/U line of 140.

UMass jumped out to a 41-24 lead at halftime, but they allowed 44 points in the 2nd half while scoring 39. Although they got the win, the Minutemen will need to tighten up defensively moving forward.

In their latest game, the Massachusetts Minutemen put up 80 points, shooting 52.4% from the field. Their two-point shooting was impressive, hitting 65.2% (30/46), while they struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 3 of 17 attempts (17.6%).

At the free-throw line, the Minutemen shot 60%, making 21 of 35 attempts. They grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists. Tariq Francis led the team with 24 points, hitting 4 of 9 from three-point range.

Massachusetts struggled defensively, giving up 68 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 52% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they gave up 30 two-point baskets on 46 attempts, a 65% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Massachusetts held their opponent to 17% shooting, with just 3 made threes on 17 attempts. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 35 times, where they hit 21 free throws.