Central Connecticut State Blue Devils vs Massachusetts Minutemen Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Central Connecticut State vs Massachusetts NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Amherst.

Central Connecticut State vs Massachusetts Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Blue Devils and Minutemen. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Minutemen at William D. Mullins Memorial Center in Amherst, MA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 138.5 points, and Massachusetts is favored by -9.5 against Central Connecticut State in a non-conference matchup.

Central Connecticut State vs. Massachusetts Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Central Connecticut State Blue Devils at Massachusetts Minutemen
Where: Amherst at William D. Mullins Memorial Center
Date: Wednesday, December 4th
Betting Odds UMASS -9.5, CENCON +340 | UMASS -453 O/U 138.5

Blue Devils Preview: Will Central Connecticut State Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?

Central Connecticut State Blue Devils Recent Game/Games

Central Connecticut State improved to 3-5 on the season with a 69-67 win over Massachusetts-Lowell on Sunday. The Blue Devils were +4.5 point underdogs but managed to pull off the upset at home.

Central Connecticut State led 36-31 at halftime and scored 33 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The game’s total points of 136 fell under the 143.5 O/U line.

Blue Devils Offense Breakdown

Central Connecticut State put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.8%. They connected on 55.3% of their two-point attempts, while hitting just 33.3% from beyond the arc, going 5-for-15 from three-point range.

Max Brooks led the way with 29 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 78.6% (11/14) from the field. Darin Smith Jr. added 14 points, hitting 5 of 6 shots, including 1 of 2 from three-point range.

Blue Devils Team Defense

Central Connecticut State gave up 67 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 49% from the field on 26/53 shooting. The Blue Devils allowed 21/38 (55%) on two-point attempts.

From beyond the arc, Central Connecticut State's defense held opponents to 5/15 shooting (33%). They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 12 free throws (70%). The Blue Devils allowed 5 offensive rebounds.

Minutemen Preview: Will Massachusetts Come Through as Home Favorites?

Massachusetts improved to 3-5 on the season with an 80-68 home win over NJIT on Sunday. The Minutemen entered the game as -19 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 148, surpassing the over/under line of 140.

UMass jumped out to a 41-24 lead at halftime but allowed NJIT to score 44 points in the second half while putting up 39 of their own.

Minutemen Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, the Minutemen put up 80 points, shooting 52.4% from the field. Their two-point shooting was a standout, hitting 65.2% (30/46), while they struggled from beyond the arc, making just 3 of 17 attempts (17.6%).

At the free-throw line, they connected on 60% of their shots, going 21/35. Tariq Francis led the way with 24 points, hitting 4 of 9 from three-point range, while Daniel Rivera contributed 16 points and 11 rebounds.

Minutemen Team Defense

Massachusetts struggled defensively, giving up 68 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 52% from the field. Inside the arc, the Minutemen's defense was particularly vulnerable, as they allowed 30 two-point baskets on 46 attempts, a 65% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Massachusetts did a better job, holding their opponent to just 3 made threes on 17 attempts, a 17% shooting performance. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 35 times, where they converted 21 of those attempts.

Blue Devils vs Minutemen Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past three road matchups, Central Connecticut State has an ATS record of 1-2 while averaging 63 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
Although Massachusetts has a straight up record of 5-5 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 6-4. The team averaged 70 points per game in these games.
As the betting underdog, the Blue Devils have an ATS mark of just 8-2 in their last ten games. Central Connecticut State posted a straight up mark of 6-4 in these matchups.
Across their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Minutemen have an overall record of 3-2 while going 2-3 against the spread.