Wagner Seahawks vs Central Connecticut State Blue Devils NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/10/25
Planning on watching today’s Seahawks and Blue Devils game? Catch the action at William H. Detrick Gymnasium in New Britain, CT, as the Blue Devils hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on NEC. The odds for this Northeast conference game currently have Central Connecticut State as the -9.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 118.5 points.
WAGNER SEAHAWKS VS CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE BLUE DEVILS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Wagner Seahawks +9.5
This game will be played at William H. Detrick Gymnasium at 7:00 ET on Friday, January 10th.
WHY BET THE WAGNER SEAHAWKS:
- 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 Wagner at +9.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 118.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.
Are Wagner Ready for a Road Win?
Wagner Seahawks Recent Game/Games
The Seahawks fell to 4-7 on the season after a 71-59 home loss to Fairleigh Dickinson on Sunday. Wagner, who were -3.5 favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.
Trailing 24-21 at halftime, Wagner allowed 47 points in the second half while scoring 38 of their own. The game’s total points (130) narrowly missed the over/under line of 130.5.
In their latest game, Wagner’s offense struggled, shooting just 31.4% from the field and 16.7% from three-point range, finishing with 59 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 34.3%, and they managed 14 offensive rebounds and 12 assists.
Terrence Brown was a standout, scoring 28 points on 64.7% shooting and grabbing 10 rebounds. Zae Blake added 20 points, hitting 50% from three, while Zaire Williams contributed 18 points despite shooting 27.8% overall and 14.3% from deep.
Wagner’s defense held strong, giving up 71 points while limiting their opponent to just 31% shooting from the field. They managed to contain the two-point attempts, with the other team hitting only 19 of 52 shots for 36%.
From beyond the arc, Wagner’s defense was even more effective, allowing just 3 three-pointers on 18 attempts, a 16% success rate. The opponent did manage to convert 12 of 16 free-throw attempts, shooting 75% from the line. Wagner also gave up 14 offensive rebounds.
Can The Blue Devils Secure a Home Victory?
Central Connecticut State Blue Devils Recent Game/Games
Central Connecticut State improved to 9-4 on the season with a 62-50 road win over Mercyhurst on Sunday. The Blue Devils entered the game as -8.5 favorites and covered the spread with the win.
After trailing 29-28 at halftime, Central Connecticut State clamped down defensively, allowing just 21 points in the second half while scoring 34 of their own. The game’s total points of 112 fell well short of the 129.5 O/U line.
Central Connecticut State managed just 62 points in their last game, shooting 44.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.3%, with a strong 56.1% on two-point attempts, but they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 3 of 17 threes for a 17.6% rate.
Abdul Momoh led the way with 17 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 72.7% from the field. Aidan Reichert added 15 points, connecting on 1 of 2 from three-point range, while Jordan Jones contributed 12 points despite missing both of his three-point attempts.
Central Connecticut State’s defense was on point, giving up just 50 points while holding their opponent to 34% shooting from the field. The Blue Devils limited damage inside, allowing 13 two-point baskets on 32 attempts, a 40% conversion rate.
From beyond the arc, Central Connecticut State’s defense kept their opponent in check, who shot 6/23 from three, good for 26%. They also sent the opposition to the free-throw line 10 times, where they made 6, shooting 60%. The Blue Devils gave up 9 offensive rebounds.