Central Connecticut State Blue Devils vs Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks Matchup

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

Massachusetts-Lowell vs Central Connecticut State Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the River Hawks and Blue Devils. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Blue Devils at William H. Detrick Gymnasium in New Britain, CT. Get ready to place your bets! In this non-conference matchup, Massachusetts-Lowell is favored by -3.5 against Central Connecticut State. The over/under for the game is 145.5 points.

Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Central Connecticut State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks at Central Connecticut State Blue Devils
Where: New Britain at William H. Detrick Gymnasium
Date: Sunday, December 1st
Betting Odds MASLOW -3.5, MASLOW -180 | CENCON +144 O/U 145.5

River Hawks Preview: Will Massachusetts-Lowell Be The Talk of William H. Detrick Gymnasium?

Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks Recent Game/Games

The River Hawks fell 93-90 to the Billikens on Wednesday. Despite being +10.5 point underdogs, they kept it close, covering the spread. The game’s total points of 183 exceeded the O/U line of 162.5.

UMass-Lowell trailed 55-43 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Saint Louis 47-38. Their strong 2nd half wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.

River Hawks Offense Breakdown

Massachusetts-Lowell's offense was clicking in their last game, as they put up 90 points on 59.7% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 69.4%, thanks in part to their 63.2% shooting from beyond the arc (12/19).

Isaiah Swope led the way with 26 points and 6 assists, shooting 75% from the field and hitting 4 of 7 from three. Robbie Avila also shot 75%, going 9 for 12 overall and a perfect 3 for 3 from deep, finishing with 23 points.

River Hawks Team Defense

Massachusetts-Lowell struggled defensively, giving up 93 points on 60% shooting from the field. Their opponents hit 62% of their two-point attempts, going 23/37.

From beyond the arc, Massachusetts-Lowell allowed 11 threes on 19 attempts, a 57% success rate. They also sent their opponents to the line 18 times, where they converted 14 free throws.

Blue Devils Preview: Will Central Connecticut State Find a Way to Win at Home?

Central Connecticut State Blue Devils Recent Game/Games

Central Connecticut State picked up a 64-56 win over Binghamton on Sunday, November 24th. The Blue Devils were -5 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the win. The total points for the game came in at 120, well under the O/U line of 135.5.

Central Connecticut State led 28-19 at halftime and scored 36 points in the 2nd half. They allowed 37 points in the 2nd half but held on for the win.

Blue Devils Offense Breakdown

Central Connecticut State's offense put up 64 points in their last game, shooting 41.7% from the field and 35% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.7%, and they connected on 77.8% of their free throws, going 7-for-9 from the line.

Jayden Brown led the way, hitting 70% of his shots and 60% from three, finishing with 17 points and 8 rebounds. Tymu Chenery added 16 points, shooting 66.7% from deep, while Jordan Jones contributed 15 points despite shooting just 36.8% overall and 20% from three-point range.

Blue Devils Team Defense

Central Connecticut State's defense held their opponent to 56 points, with a field goal percentage of 41% (25/60). They allowed 45% shooting from two-point range, with the opponent making 18 of 40 attempts.

From beyond the arc, the opponent shot 35%, hitting 7 of 20 three-pointers. Central Connecticut State also sent them to the free-throw line 9 times, where they made 7, shooting 77%. The Blue Devils gave up 15 offensive rebounds.

River Hawks vs Blue Devils Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last three road games, Massachusetts-Lowell has averaged 71 points per game while allowing 93. The team's record in this stretch was 0-3 while going 2-1.
Across the Blue Devils last ten home games, the team averaged 66 points per game while allowing 67. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 7-3, while going 5-5 straight-up.
The Blue Devils have played well in their last five games as the betting underdog, going 3-2 straight up and 4-1 against the spread.
In their last five games as the betting favorite, the River Hawks have a straight up record of 5-0, while going 1-3-1 against the spread.