Central Connecticut State Blue Devils vs Sacred Heart Pioneers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24
Looking to win big? The Blue Devils and Pioneers face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Pioneers are hosting the game at William H. Pitt Center in Fairfield, CT. Central Connecticut State is favored by -3.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 143 points.
CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE BLUE DEVILS VS SACRED HEART PIONEERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Sacred Heart Pioneers +3.5
This game will be played at William H. Pitt Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.
WHY BET THE SACRED HEART PIONEERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Pioneers.
- Not only will Sacred Heart pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 143 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Can Central Connecticut State Secure a Road Victory?
Central Connecticut State fell to 0-3 on the season after an 80-62 loss to Northeastern on Saturday. The Blue Devils were +2.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended up at 142, going over the pre-game line of 138.
Central Connecticut State found themselves in a deep hole early, trailing 50-28 at halftime. They played better in the second half, outscoring Northeastern 34-30, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the early deficit.
Central Connecticut State’s offense managed 62 points in their latest game, shooting 48.1% from the field. They hit 60% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 5 of 19 threes (26.3%).
Rashad King led the way, scoring 27 points on 11 of 15 shooting, including 3 of 4 from deep. Harold Woods added 26 points, hitting 11 of 16 shots and 2 of 3 from three-point range.
Central Connecticut State struggled defensively, giving up 80 points on 53% shooting. Their two-point defense was particularly vulnerable, as they allowed 65% shooting from inside the arc, with the opposing team hitting 23 of 35 attempts.
From three-point range, the Blue Devils allowed 9 threes on 25 attempts, a 36% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 7 times, where they made all their attempts. Central Connecticut State limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 5.
Will Sacred Heart Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?
Sacred Heart’s season took a hit with an 89-70 loss to Brown on Sunday. The Pioneers were +8.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 159, surpassing the O/U line of 146.
After trailing 39-35 at halftime, Sacred Heart struggled defensively in the 2nd half, allowing 50 points while scoring only 35 themselves.
In their last game, Sacred Heart’s offense put up 70 points, shooting 44.1% from the field and 41.7% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.5%, and they connected on 72.7% of their free throws, going 8-for-11 from the line.
Alexander Lesburt Jr. led the way with 22 points, hitting 6 of 10 threes, while Kino Lilly Jr. added 20 points, making 4 of 10 from deep. Landon Lewis was perfect from the field, going 6-for-6, and grabbed 11 rebounds. The Pioneers recorded 13 assists and 6 offensive rebounds in the game.
Despite Sacred Heart’s defensive struggles, allowing 89 points on 56% shooting, they gave up 15 threes on 32 attempts, a 46% clip. The Pioneers also sent their opponents to the line 18 times, where they hit 12 free throws.
Inside the arc, Sacred Heart allowed 16 two-point baskets on 23 attempts, a 69% rate. They did limit second-chance opportunities, giving up just 6 offensive rebounds.