The Blue Devils and Skyhawks are set to face off at 7:00 ET on NEC. The Skyhawks will host the game at Merkert Gymnasium in South Easton, MA. The Blue Devils are favored in this Northeast conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 141 points.

CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE BLUE DEVILS VS STONEHILL SKYHAWKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Central Connecticut State Blue Devils -6

This game will be played at Merkert Gymnasium at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 4th.

WHY BET THE CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE BLUE DEVILS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 85-65 in favor of the Blue Devils.
  • Not only will Central Connecticut State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 141 points, and we like the over with a projected 150 points.

Is a Road Win Possible for Central Connecticut State?

The Central Connecticut State Blue Devils have a 6-7 overall record and will face Stonehill in their next game. Looking at their last ten road games, the Blue Devils have a 3-7 record, going back to last year. As of today's game, Central Connecticut State holds a 6-4-1 record against the spread. Looking at their last five games, the team is 2-2 vs. the spread.

Looking at their over/under performance through 13 games, Central Connecticut State has an over/under record of 6-5-0, with their games averaging 140.9 points per game on average. The Blue Devils' last five games have finished with a combined 137 points per game and an over/under record of 2-2.

In their latest game, Central Connecticut State offense put up 82 points against Fordham. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 55.1% and made 4 threes. Kellen Amos led the team in scoring, putting up 20 points. Additionally, Jordan Jones contributed 18 points for the Blue Devils.

This season, the Central Connecticut State defense has been impressive, holding the 81st position in the country while permitting an average of 67.2 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Central Connecticut State's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 39.7% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 29.4% this season.

Does Stonehill Stand a Chance at Home?

The Central Connecticut State Blue Devils have a 2-13 record overall and are set to face Central Connecticut State. On the road, the Skyhawks have yet to win in 11 attempts, while they are 2-2 at home. Heading into today's game, Stonehill holds a 6-9 ATS record. In their last five games, the team is 3-2 vs. the spread.

Through 15 games, Stonehill has an over/under record of 6-9-0 with their games averaging a combined 143.9 points per game so far. The Skyhawks have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last three games, with their games averaging 128 points per game.

The Stonehill offense is coming off a game where they scored 58 points against Rutgers. They posted a field goal percentage of 31.7% and connected on 8 threes. On the offensive front, the Skyhawks have a season-long field goal percentage of 38%, ranking 390th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 281st in terms of percentage and 118th in three-pointers made.

Coming into today's game, the Stonehill defense is giving up an average of 80.4 points per contest. So far, the Stonehill defense is giving up an average of 11.3 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 13.1 times per game (642nd).