Central Connecticut State Blue Devils vs Le Moyne Dolphins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/24/25
The Blue Devils and Dolphins are set to face off at 7:00 ET on NEC. The Dolphins will host the game at Ted Grant Court in Syracuse, NY. Central Connecticut State is favored by -6.5 in this Northeast conference matchup the against Le Moyne. The over/under for the game is set at 136.5 points.
CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE BLUE DEVILS VS LE MOYNE DOLPHINS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Le Moyne Dolphins +6.5
This game will be played at Ted Grant Court at 7:00 ET on Friday, January 24th.
WHY BET THE LE MOYNE DOLPHINS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Dolphins.
- Not only will Le Moyne pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Taking a Look at the Blue Devils Chances on the Road
Central Connecticut State Blue Devils Recent Game/Games
Central Connecticut State improved to 10-6 on the season with a 71-60 win over Fairleigh Dickinson on Saturday. The Blue Devils, who were -7 favorites, covered the spread in the victory.
They led 37-30 at halftime and added 34 points in the second half while holding Fairleigh Dickinson to 30. The total points for the game were 131, falling under the O/U line of 139.5.
Central Connecticut State’s offense was led by Ahmed Barba-Bey’s 25 points and 8 rebounds, as he shot 58.3% from three-point range, hitting 7 of 12 attempts. Jayden Brown added 16 points and 6 rebounds, connecting on 42.9% of his threes.
The Blue Devils shot 50.9% from the field, with a 56.4% effective field goal percentage. They hit 59.5% of their two-point shots and went 6 for 18 from beyond the arc, shooting 33.3%. At the free-throw line, they made 9 of 11 attempts, good for 81.8%.
Central Connecticut State put on a defensive clinic, holding their opponent to just 60 points on 31% shooting from the field. They were especially effective inside, limiting the opposition to 32% shooting on two-point attempts.
From beyond the arc, Central Connecticut State’s defense allowed 10 threes on 32 attempts, a 31% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 10 shots for 71%.
Will Le Moyne Pull Through as the Underdog Home Team?
Le Moyne Dolphins Recent Game/Games
Le Moyne improved to 5-13 on the season with a narrow 73-72 win over Stonehill on Monday. The Dolphins, who were +1.5 point underdogs, not only picked up the win but also covered the spread.
Le Moyne led 38-30 at halftime but allowed 42 points in the second half while scoring 35. The game’s total points of 145 went over the pre-game line of 142.5.
Le Moyne’s offense put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 39.7% from the field. They connected on 45.8% of their three-point attempts, hitting 11 of 24 from deep, while their two-point shooting was just 35.3%.
Robby Carmody led the way with 20 points, hitting 3 of 4 from beyond the arc. AJ Dancler added 19 points and 9 assists, shooting 4 of 7 from three-point range, and Hermann Koffi contributed 18 points, also making 4 threes.
Le Moyne’s defense gave up 72 points while holding the opposing team to 39% shooting from the field. They allowed 12 made two-point shots on 34 attempts, a 35% conversion rate.
From beyond the arc, the other team shot 45%, hitting 11 of 24 three-point attempts. Le Moyne also sent them to the free-throw line 21 times, where they made 16, a 76% success rate. The Dolphins gave up 10 offensive rebounds.