Central Connecticut State Blue Devils vs Saint Joseph’s Hawks Matchup

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

Central Connecticut State vs Saint Joseph's Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Blue Devils and Hawks. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Hawks at Hagan Arena in Philadelphia, PA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 142.5 points, and Saint Joseph's is favored by -15.5 at home against Central Connecticut State.

Central Connecticut State vs. Saint Joseph's Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Central Connecticut State Blue Devils at Saint Joseph's Hawks
Where: Philadelphia at Hagan Arena
Date: Friday, November 8th
Betting Odds STJOE -15.5, CENCON +1033 | STJOE -2183 O/U 142.5

Blue Devils Preview: Can the Blue Devils Grab a Win on the Road?

Central Connecticut State’s season opener on Monday saw them fall 59-55 to Providence. Despite being +18.5 point underdogs, the Blue Devils kept it close, covering the spread. The total points for the game were 114, well under the O/U line of 135.5.

Central Connecticut State led 26-24 at halftime but allowed 35 points in the 2nd half while scoring 29. Their ability to keep the game close against a strong opponent is a positive takeaway, even in defeat.

Blue Devils Offense Breakdown

Central Connecticut State's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 55 points with a field goal percentage of 31.5%. They went 0-for-8 from three-point range, and their effective field goal percentage matched their overall shooting at 31.5%.

The Blue Devils did hit 80.8% of their free throws, going 21-for-26 from the line. They also grabbed 10 offensive rebounds and dished out just 3 assists in the game.

Blue Devils Team Defense

Central Connecticut State put on a strong defensive performance, holding their opponent to just 59 points on 37% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they limited the opposition to just 8 made threes on 32 attempts, a 25% success rate.

Despite allowing 13 offensive rebounds, the Blue Devils kept their opponent in check from the free-throw line, where they went 11/15 for 73%. Overall, Central Connecticut State's defense played a key role in their performance.

Hawks Preview: Will Saint Joseph's Live Up to Expectations at Home?

Saint Joseph's Hawks Recent Game/Games

Saint Joseph's opened their season with a 70-63 win over Navy on Monday, November 4th. The Hawks were at home and came into the game as heavy favorites, with a -16.5 point spread.

After trailing 33-28 at halftime, Saint Joseph's turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Navy 42-30. The total points for the game ended at 133, falling short of the 140.5 O/U line.

Hawks Offense Breakdown

Saint Joseph's put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 43.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.2%. They connected on 36.4% of their three-point attempts, going 8-for-22 from deep, while hitting 50% of their two-point shots.

Erik Reynolds II led the way with 29 points, hitting 6 threes at a 46.2% clip. Austin Benigni added 23 points, and Xzayvier Brown chipped in 22. The Hawks went 22-for-29 from the free-throw line, shooting 75.9%.

Hawks Team Defense

Saint Joseph's defense held their opponent to 63 points, with a field goal percentage of 43% on 20/46 shooting. They allowed 12/24 from two-point range, which is 50% shooting.

From beyond the arc, the Hawks gave up 8 threes on 22 attempts, a 36% clip. Their opponent also went to the line 29 times, making 22 free throws for 75%. Saint Joseph's limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 5.

Blue Devils vs Hawks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

The Blue Devils are 3-0 ATS in their three last road games and 2-1 straight-up.
Across their last five home contests, Saint Joseph's has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 65 points per game.
Central Connecticut State has done well both straight up and vs the spread as the underdog, going 3-2 SU and 3-2 ATS in their last five games.
As the betting favorite, the Hawks have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 3-0.