Central Connecticut State Blue Devils vs Holy Cross Crusaders Matchup

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

Central Connecticut State vs Holy Cross Prediction

Looking to win big? The Blue Devils and Crusaders face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Crusaders are hosting the game at Hart Center in Worcester, MA. Central Connecticut State is favored by -2.5 in this non-conference contest against Holy Cross. The game's over/under currently sits at 133 points.

Central Connecticut State vs. Holy Cross Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Central Connecticut State Blue Devils at Holy Cross Crusaders
Where: Worcester at Hart Center
Date: Saturday, December 7th
Betting Odds CENCON -2.5, CENCON -142 | HOLY +117 O/U 133

Blue Devils Preview: Will the Blue Devils Live Up to Expectations on the Road?

Central Connecticut State improved to 4-3 on the season with a 73-69 road win over UMass on Wednesday. The Blue Devils entered the game as +9.5 point underdogs but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread.

Central Connecticut State led 33-31 at halftime and added 40 points in the second half while allowing 38. The total points for the game reached 142, going over the 138.5-point line.

Blue Devils Offense Breakdown

Central Connecticut State put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 46.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.3%. They hit 55.9% of their two-point attempts and connected on 34.6% from beyond the arc, making 9 threes on 26 attempts.

Daniel Rivera led the way with 19 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field and from three. Devin Haid also shot 50%, adding 18 points and 7 rebounds, while Rahsool Diggins contributed 14 points, hitting 4 threes despite shooting 25% overall.

Blue Devils Team Defense

Central Connecticut State's defense gave up 69 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 40% from the field, hitting 24 of 60 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 16 two-pointers on 35 tries, a 45% shooting rate.

From three-point range, Central Connecticut State's defense saw opponents make 8 of 25 attempts, a 32% success rate. They also sent the other team to the line 19 times, where they converted 15 free throws, shooting 78%. Central Connecticut State gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.

Crusaders Preview: Will the Crusaders Win at Hart Center?

Holy Cross Crusaders Recent Game/Games

Holy Cross evened their record at 4-4 with a narrow 68-67 home win over Harvard on Wednesday. The Crusaders entered the game as +3 point underdogs and covered the spread with the victory.

Holy Cross led 36-35 at halftime and both teams scored 32 points in the 2nd half. The total points for the game were 135, just under the O/U line of 139.

Crusaders Offense Breakdown

Holy Cross put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 46.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.9%. They connected on 38.9% of their threes, going 7-for-18, and hit 78.6% from the free-throw line, making 11 of 14 attempts.

Robert Hinton led the way with 19 points and 8 rebounds, while Max Green added 18 points and 8 boards. Jaiden Feroah was perfect from the field, hitting all 5 of his shots, including 3-for-3 from beyond the arc.

Crusaders Team Defense

Holy Cross gave up 67 points in this one, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 18 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 50% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, Holy Cross’s defense saw the other team hit 7 of 18 threes, good for 38%. They also sent them to the line 14 times, where they made 11 free throws, shooting 78%. Holy Cross allowed 6 offensive rebounds.

Blue Devils vs Crusaders Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Central Connecticut State has a 2-3 record in their last five road games. In this stretch, they averaged 63 points per game while allowing 68. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
In their last three games at home, the Crusaders have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 56 points per game in this stretch.
The Crusaders have played well in their last five games as the betting underdog, going 3-2 straight up and 3-2 against the spread.
Spanning across their last three games as the betting favorite, the Blue Devils have gone 1-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.