Central Connecticut State Blue Devils vs LIU Sharks Betting Pick & Prediction 1/21/24
Betting on today’s Blue Devils and Sharks game? Catch the action at Steinberg Wellness Center in Brooklyn, NY, as the Sharks hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on NEC. The Blue Devils are the favorites in this Northeast conference matchup the against the Sharks. The over/under for the game is set at 146 points.
CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE BLUE DEVILS VS LIU SHARKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: LIU Sharks +7
This game will be played at Steinberg Wellness Center at 7:00 ET on Sunday, January 21st.
WHY BET THE LIU SHARKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Sharks.
- Not only will LIU pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +7.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 146 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.
Can the Blue Devils Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?
Central Connecticut State comes into this game as 7-point favorites, and they have gone 3-2 when favored this season. They are 9-8 overall, including a 3-1 record in Northeast Conference play. On the road, the Blue Devils are 5-5 this season, and they have won their last four games away from home.
Most recently, Central Connecticut State lost to Le Moyne by a score of 75-73, and they have gone 4-1 in their last five road games. Over their last 10 road games, the Blue Devils are 5-5, and they have an average scoring margin of -0.9 points per game this season.
Central Connecticut State has been a solid bet against the spread this season, going 9-5-1. Their road ATS record is even better at 7-2-1. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Blue Devils have gone 5-5 vs. the spread.
So far this season, the over/under record for Central Connecticut State games is 8-7. Today’s over/under line of 146 is higher than the average over/under line in their games this year (138.7). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total in those games is 142 points.
The Blue Devils’ offense finished with 73 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 73.6 points per contest. Offensively, the Blue Devils hold a season-long field goal percentage of 45%, placing them 166th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 317th in terms of percentage and 302nd in three-pointers made.
This season, the Central Connecticut State defense has been impressive, holding the 66th position in the country while permitting an average of 66.9 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Le Moyne, the Dolphins finished with a field goal percentage of 43% and a total of 75 points vs. Central Connecticut State.
Can the Sharks Secure a Win at Home?
LIU Brooklyn enters this game as a seven-point underdog, and they have gone 3-13 overall this season. They have lost two straight games, and their record in the Northeast Conference is 2-2.
So far, the Sharks have gone 1-2 at home this season, and their average scoring margin at home is -10.0. They have gone 1-9 in their last 10 games at home, and they are coming off a 72-66 loss to Saint Francis U.
LIU’s ATS record this season is currently 8-8, but they have struggled vs. the spread at home this year, going 1-2. Their ATS mark as the underdog is 8-8, including a 1-2 record at home. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Sharks are 4-6 vs. the spread.
LIU’s over/under record of 4-11-1 this season is a bit misleading because the average over/under line in their games is 146.8, which is almost exactly in line with the average score in their games of 142.7. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 140 points, and their over/under record in their last 10 games is 3-6-1.
Coming off their recent game, the LIU offense tallied 66 points in a matchup against Saint Francis U. Their field goal percentage for the game was 39.6%, and they made 4 threes. Leading the team in scoring is Tai Strickland, who is averaging 13.9 heading into today’s matchup. Additionally, Eric Acker also maintains a PPG average of 13.2 heading into game.
Coming into today’s game, the LIU defense is giving up an average of 79.1 points per contest. LIU’s three-point defense is currently 61st in the country at 5.9 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 47.4% of their shots vs. LIU.