Central Connecticut State Blue Devils vs Fairfield Stags NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/18/24
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Blue Devils versus the Stags? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Leo D. Mahoney Arena in Fairfield, CT. Central Connecticut State is the -1.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Fairfield. The over/under for the game is set at 138.5 points.
CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE BLUE DEVILS VS FAIRFIELD STAGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Fairfield Stags +1.5
This game will be played at Leo D. Mahoney Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, December 18th.
WHY BET THE FAIRFIELD STAGS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Stags.
- Not only will Fairfield pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Can the Blue Devils Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?
Central Connecticut State Blue Devils Recent Game/Games
Central Connecticut State fell to 5-4 on the season after a 77-69 road loss to Rhode Island on Sunday. The Blue Devils, who entered the game as +9.5 underdogs, managed to cover the spread.
CCSU trailed 35-32 at halftime and allowed 42 points in the second half while scoring 37. The game’s total points of 146 exceeded the O/U line of 142.
Central Connecticut State put up 69 points in their latest game, shooting 44.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.4%. They connected on 10 of 28 three-point attempts (35.7%) and went 16 of 30 from inside the arc (53.3%), while hitting 77.8% of their free throws (7/9).
Devin Haid led the way with 24 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 52.9% overall and 37.5% from deep. Jamarques Lawrence added 16 points, hitting 4 of 7 threes (57.1%) and dishing out 7 assists. Joe Ostrowsky also contributed, making 3 of 4 from beyond the arc and finishing with 11 points and 7 rebounds.
Central Connecticut State’s defense gave up 77 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 43% from the field. They allowed 52% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 18/34 inside the arc.
From three-point range, Central Connecticut State’s defense held their opponents to 30% shooting, with 8 made threes on 26 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 17 for 60%.
Can the Stags Offense Score Enough at Home?
Fairfield Stags Recent Game/Games
Fairfield’s record dropped to 4-5 after a 101-94 road loss to Mount St. Mary’s on Sunday. The Stags entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and did not cover the spread.
Fairfield trailed 49-39 at halftime but put up 55 points in the 2nd half while allowing 52. The game’s total points of 195 far exceeded the O/U line of 138.5.
Fairfield’s offense was firing on all cylinders, scoring 94 points and shooting 50% from the field in their last game. They connected on 63.2% of their two-point attempts and hit 10 threes at a 33.3% rate, resulting in an effective field goal percentage of 57.4%.
Prophet Johnson led the way with 22 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Jedy Cordilia added 21 points on 66.7% shooting. Fairfield also got 17 assists and 13 offensive rebounds, with Noah Best and Louis Bleechmore each hitting 2 threes at 66.7% from deep.
Fairfield’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 101 points on 53% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 59% of their two-point attempts, with 25 made shots inside the arc.
From three-point range, Fairfield’s opponent shot 43%, connecting on 10 of 23 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 27 times, where they made 21 free throws, shooting 77%. Fairfield gave up 12 offensive rebounds.