Central Connecticut State Blue Devils vs Providence Friars Matchup

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

Central Connecticut State vs Providence Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Blue Devils and Friars. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on FS1, and it's hosted by the Friars at Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, RI. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 136 points, and Providence is favored by -16.5 vs. Central Connecticut State.

Central Connecticut State vs. Providence Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Central Connecticut State Blue Devils at Providence Friars
Where: Providence at Amica Mutual Pavilion
Date: Monday, November 4th
Betting Odds PROV -16.5, CENCON +1100 | PROV -2100 O/U 136

Blue Devils Preview: Can Central Connecticut State Lock in a Road Win?

Central Connecticut State Blue Devils Records

Central Connecticut State finished last season with an 18-11 overall record, going 14-4 in Northeast Conference play. At home, they posted a 9-4 record with an average scoring margin of +3.7 points per game. On the road, they went 9-7, with a +0.6 points per game margin.

Against the spread, the Blue Devils were 16-11, including a 12-3 mark on the road. They were favored in 16 games, going 12-4 straight-up and 7-8 ATS. Their games averaged 138.6 points, and their over/under record was 14-15-0, with an average line of 138.7 points.

Blue Devils Offense Breakdown

Central Connecticut State Blue Devils Offense Stats

Central Connecticut State averaged 72.2 points per game last season, ranking 261st in possessions per game with 64. The Blue Devils shot 45% from the field, placing 182nd nationally, and had an effective field goal percentage of 50%, ranking 211th. They made 6.7 three-pointers per game on 32% shooting, ranking 255th and 283rd, respectively, in those categories.

Central Connecticut State Blue Devils Top Returning Offensive Players

Guard Jordan Jones is the team's top returning scorer, averaging 13.1 points, 3.6 assists, and 3.5 rebounds per game last season. Center Jayden Brown also returns after averaging 8.4 points and 4.7 rebounds per game.

Blue Devils Team Defense

Central Connecticut State was one of the better defensive teams in the nation last season, allowing just 66.5 points per game, which ranked 38th. They also did a good job of keeping opponents off the free-throw line, giving up 14.5 attempts per game, placing them 33rd in that category. The Blue Devils averaged 7.5 steals per game, ranking 81st, and were 27th in blocked shots, with 4.8 per contest.

Opponents shot 32.2% from beyond the arc against Central Connecticut State, ranking them 219th in three-point defense.

Friars Preview: Taking a Look at the Friars Chances at Home

Providence Friars Records

Providence finished last season with a 21-13 record, going 12-11 in Big East play. At home, they were 15-5, with an average scoring margin of +7.8 points per game. On the road, they went 6-8, with a -1.7 scoring margin.

The Friars were 20-14 against the spread, including a 10-4 mark on the road. As underdogs, they were 10-5 ATS. Their average over/under line was 141.7 points, and their games averaged 141.8 points, leading to a 15-19 O/U record.

Friars Offense Breakdown

Providence averaged 72.9 points per game last season, ranking 156th in possessions per game. They shot 44% from the field, placing 218th, with an effective field goal percentage of 51% (162nd). The Friars made 8.4 threes per game, ranking 89th, but struggled with a 32% three-point percentage, ranking 290th.

Wesley Cardet Jr. returns after averaging 18.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game last season. Jabri Abdur-Rahim also returns, having averaged 11.8 points and 3.4 rebounds per game.

Friars Team Defense

Providence allowed 69.0 points per game last season, ranking 84th in the nation. Opponents shot 33.9% from three-point range against them, placing Providence 332nd in that category. They also gave up 16.7 free throws per game, ranking 98th in the country.

The Friars averaged 6.4 steals per game, ranking 183rd nationally, and they were 42nd in blocked shots, with 4.6 per game.

Blue Devils vs Friars Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their last three road contests, Central Connecticut State has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 68 points per game.
In their last three home games, Providence has averaged 72 points per game while allowing 70. The team's record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
The Blue Devils have played well in their last five games as the betting underdog, going 4-1 straight up and 5-0 against the spread.
Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Friars have a straight up record of 6-4. But, their mark vs the spread was just 4-6.