Central Connecticut State Blue Devils vs Saint Joseph’s Hawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Blue Devils and Hawks. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Hawks at Hagan Arena in Philadelphia, PA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 142.5 points, with Saint Joseph’s being favored by -15.5 over Central Connecticut State.
CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE BLUE DEVILS VS SAINT JOSEPH’S HAWKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Central Connecticut State Blue Devils +15.5
This game will be played at Hagan Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.
WHY BET THE CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE BLUE DEVILS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Hawks.
- Even though we have Saint Joseph’s winning straight-up, we like Central Connecticut State at +15.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Will the Blue Devils Pull Through as the Away Underdog?
Central Connecticut State put up a strong fight in their season opener against Providence on Monday. Despite being +18.5 point underdogs, the Blue Devils kept it close, losing 59-55 on the road. They not only covered the spread but also kept the game’s total points (114) well under the O/U line of 135.5.
CCSU led 26-24 at halftime but couldn’t hold on as Providence outscored them 35-29 in the 2nd half. While they didn’t come away with the win, the Blue Devils showed they can compete against tougher opponents.
Central Connecticut State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 31.5% from the field and failing to hit a three-pointer, going 0-for-8 from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage matched their overall shooting percentage at 31.5%, and they managed only 3 assists as a team.
At the free-throw line, the Blue Devils connected on 80.8%, hitting 21 of 26 attempts. They also grabbed 10 offensive rebounds. Bensley Joseph and Jordan Jones each scored 21 points, with Joseph hitting 5 threes at a 50% clip.
Central Connecticut State put up a strong defensive performance, holding their opponent to just 59 points on 37% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they allowed only 8 made threes on 32 attempts, a 25% shooting rate.
Inside the arc, the Blue Devils gave up 12 two-point field goals on 21 attempts, a 57% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 11 free throws, shooting 73%. Central Connecticut State allowed 13 offensive rebounds in the game.
Can Saint Joseph’s Live Up to the Hype at Home?
Saint Joseph’s Hawks Recent Game/Games
Saint Joseph’s opened their season with a 70-63 win over Navy on Monday, November 4th. Despite being -16.5 favorites, the Hawks didn’t cover the spread, and the total points of 133 fell short of the 140.5 O/U line.
After trailing 33-28 at halftime, Saint Joseph’s turned things around by outscoring Navy 42-30 in the 2nd half.
Saint Joseph’s put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 43.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.2%. They connected on 36.4% of their three-point attempts, hitting 8 of 22 from deep, while shooting 50% on two-pointers (12/24). At the free-throw line, the Hawks made 22 of 29 attempts, good for 75.9%.
Erik Reynolds II led the way with 29 points, shooting 6 of 13 from beyond the arc (46.2%) and 9 of 17 overall. Austin Benigni also went 9 of 17 from the field, adding 23 points and 3 assists. Xzayvier Brown contributed 22 points and 5 rebounds, while Aidan Kehoe grabbed 9 boards to go along with his 12 points.
Saint Joseph’s Hawks held their opponent to 63 points, with a shooting percentage of 43% from the field. The opposing team made 20 of their 46 field goal attempts.
Defensively, the Hawks allowed 12 two-point field goals on 24 attempts (50%) and 8 three-pointers on 22 attempts (36%). The opponent also went to the free-throw line 29 times, making 22 free throws (75%).