Central Connecticut State Blue Devils vs Le Moyne Dolphins Matchup

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

Central Connecticut State vs Le Moyne Prediction

Looking to win big? The Blue Devils and Dolphins face off at 7:00 ET on NEC. The Dolphins are hosting the game at Ted Grant Court in Syracuse, NY. In this Northeast matchup, Central Connecticut State is favored bt -6.5 vs. Le Moyne. The over/under for the game is 136.5 points.

Central Connecticut State vs. Le Moyne Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Central Connecticut State Blue Devils at Le Moyne Dolphins
Where: Syracuse at Ted Grant Court
Date: Friday, January 24th
Betting Odds CENCON -6.5, CENCON -245 | LEMYN +198 O/U 136.5

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

Central Connecticut State Blue Devils Recent Game/Games

Central Connecticut State improved to 10-6 on the season with a 71-60 road win over Fairleigh Dickinson on Saturday, January 18th. The Blue Devils entered the game as -7 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.

Central Connecticut State led 37-30 at halftime and maintained control in the 2nd half, outscoring the Knights 34-30. The game’s total points of 131 fell short of the 139.5 O/U line.

Blue Devils Offense Breakdown

Central Connecticut State's offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 50.9% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 56.4%. They connected on 59.5% of their two-point attempts, while hitting 33.3% from beyond the arc, going 6-for-18 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they were 9-for-11, good for 81.8%.

Ahmed Barba-Bey led the way with 25 points, shooting 52.9% overall and 58.3% from three, hitting 7 of 12 attempts. Jayden Brown added 16 points, knocking down 42.9% of his threes. Abdul Momoh contributed 12 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field. The Blue Devils finished with 14 assists and just 3 offensive rebounds in the game.

Blue Devils Team Defense

Central Connecticut State's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 60 points on 31% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts effectively, with the other team making only 10 of 31 shots for 32%.

From beyond the arc, the Blue Devils held their opponent to 31% shooting, as they went 10 for 32. Central Connecticut State also sent them to the line 14 times, where they converted 10 free throws for 71%.

Dolphins Preview: Can the Dolphins Hold Strong at Home?

Le Moyne Dolphins Recent Game/Games

Le Moyne improved to 5-13 on the season with a narrow 73-72 win over Stonehill on Monday. The Dolphins, who were +1.5 underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game hit 145, just over the 142.5 O/U line.

Le Moyne led 38-30 at halftime but allowed 42 points in the second half while scoring 35. Despite the defensive lapse, they held on for the win.

Dolphins Offense Breakdown

Le Moyne's offense put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 39.7% from the field. They were effective from beyond the arc, hitting 11 of 24 threes for a 45.8% rate, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 48.3%.

At the free-throw line, the Dolphins shot 76.2%, making 16 of 21 attempts. AJ Dancler dished out 9 assists, while Robby Carmody and Dancler both grabbed 7 rebounds. Carmody also knocked down 3 of 4 threes, finishing with a team-high 20 points.

Dolphins Team Defense

Le Moyne's defense gave up 72 points, with their opponents shooting 39% from the field on 23 of 58 attempts. They held them to 35% shooting on two-pointers, with 12 makes on 34 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Le Moyne's defense allowed 11 threes on 24 attempts, a 45% shooting rate. Their opponents also went 16/21 from the free-throw line, hitting 76% of their shots. Le Moyne gave up 10 offensive rebounds.

Blue Devils vs Dolphins Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last ten road contests, the Blue Devils offense has averaged 67 points per game while allowing an average of 64. Central Connecticut State posted an overall record of 7-3 while going 7-3 ATS.
When looking at their past five home matchups, Le Moyne has an ATS record of 1-4 while averaging 69 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
Looking back on the team's last ten games as the underdog, the Dolphins have a straight up record of 4-6. Their record vs the spread in these games was 4-6.
In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Blue Devils have a strong straight up record of 3-2. In addition, their ATS record was 3-2 in these scenarios.