LIU Sharks vs Central Connecticut State Blue Devils NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/12/25
Planning on watching today’s Sharks and Blue Devils game? Catch the action at William H. Detrick Gymnasium in New Britain, CT, as the Blue Devils hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on NEC. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 126.5 points, and Central Connecticut State is favored by -8.5 to win at home against LIU.
LIU SHARKS VS CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE BLUE DEVILS BETTING PICK
The Pick: LIU Sharks +8.5
This game will be played at William H. Detrick Gymnasium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, January 12th.
WHY BET THE LIU SHARKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Blue Devils.
- Even though we have Central Connecticut State winning straight-up, we like LIU at +8.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 126.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.
Will the Sharks Find a Way to Win on the Road?
LIU Sharks Recent Game/Games
LIU improved to 5-11 on the season with a 70-60 win over Stonehill on Friday, January 10th. The Sharks were +2.5 point underdogs going into the game and covered the spread with the victory.
LIU turned the game around in the 2nd half, outscoring Stonehill 43-27 after trailing 33-27 at halftime. The total points for the game ended at 130, just under the O/U line of 131.5.
In their last game, the LIU Sharks put up 70 points, shooting 52.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.4%. They excelled inside, hitting 64.1% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, going just 4-for-16 (25%). At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, making 8 of 9 attempts (88.9%).
Malachi Davis led the way with 27 points on 12-of-18 shooting, though he missed 3 of his 4 three-point attempts. Louie Semona added 17 points, connecting on 2 of 5 from deep. Chas Stinson contributed 14 points and 4 assists, while Terell Strickland also had 13 points and 3 assists. The Sharks managed just 5 assists as a team and grabbed 8 offensive rebounds.
LIU Sharks held their opponent to 60 points, with a defensive effort that limited them to 41% shooting from the field. They allowed 22 made field goals on 53 attempts.
From beyond the arc, the Sharks gave up 6 threes on 26 attempts, a 23% shooting rate. They sent their opponent to the line 12 times, where they made 10 free throws.
Taking a Look at the Blue Devils Chances at Home
Central Connecticut State Blue Devils Recent Game/Games
Central Connecticut State’s season record dropped to 9-5 after a 62-57 home loss to Wagner on Friday, January 10th. The Blue Devils, who were -10.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
Central Connecticut State led 33-32 at halftime but managed just 24 points in the 2nd half while allowing 30. The game’s total points reached 119, just over the 118.5 O/U line.
Central Connecticut State struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 57 points on 37.3% shooting from the field. They hit only 29.2% of their three-point attempts, going 7-for-24, and their effective field goal percentage was 43.1%. At the free-throw line, they connected on just 57.1% of their attempts, hitting 12 of 21.
Ja’Kair Sanchez was a bright spot, scoring 19 points on 8-for-11 shooting and grabbing 7 rebounds in 23 minutes. Zaire Williams added 18 points, hitting 4 threes at a 50% clip, while Davonte Sweatman contributed 14 points, making 2 of 5 from beyond the arc.
Central Connecticut State’s defense held their opponent to just 62 points on 37% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 27, with the other team making 12 for 44%.
From beyond the arc, Central Connecticut State gave up 7 threes on 24 attempts, a 29% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they hit 12 for 57%. The Blue Devils allowed 11 offensive rebounds.