Central Connecticut State Blue Devils vs Quinnipiac Bobcats Matchup

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

Quinnipiac vs Central Connecticut State Prediction

The Bobcats and Blue Devils are set to face off at 1:00 ET on NEC. The Blue Devils will host the game at William H. Detrick Gymnasium in New Britain, CT. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 136.5 points, with Central Connecticut State being favored by -2.5 over Quinnipiac.

Quinnipiac vs. Central Connecticut State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Quinnipiac Bobcats at Central Connecticut State Blue Devils
Where: New Britain at William H. Detrick Gymnasium
Date: Saturday, December 21st
Betting Odds CENCON -2.5, QUIN +130 | CENCON -160 O/U 136.5

Bobcats Preview: Do the Bobcats Stand a Chance on the Road?

Quinnipiac's season took another hit on Tuesday as they fell to 4-6 with a narrow 70-69 loss to Holy Cross. The Bobcats were -10.5 favorites at home but failed to cover the spread.

After a 29-29 tie at halftime, Quinnipiac scored 40 points in the 2nd half but allowed 41. The total points for the game were 139, just under the 143.5 O/U line.

Bobcats Offense Breakdown

Quinnipiac's offense put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field. They were highly effective inside, hitting 67.6% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 4 of 21 threes for 19%.

At the free-throw line, the Bobcats connected on only 7 of 13 attempts, shooting 53.8%. They had just 5 offensive rebounds and 8 assists, with Max Green leading the team with 7 assists. Kahlil Singleton was a standout, shooting 87.5% from the field and hitting 6 of 7 threes.

Bobcats Team Defense

Quinnipiac's defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 50% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, allowing 67% shooting on two-point attempts (25/37).

From beyond the arc, Quinnipiac held their opponent to just 19% shooting, as they made only 4 of 21 three-point attempts. The opposing team also struggled at the free-throw line, hitting 7 of 13 (53%). Quinnipiac limited them to 5 offensive rebounds.

Blue Devils Preview: Can Central Connecticut State Live Up to the Hype at Home?

Central Connecticut State Blue Devils Recent Game/Games

Central Connecticut State improved to 6-4 on the season with a narrow 64-63 win over Fairfield on Wednesday. The Blue Devils were favored by 1.5 points but didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total points (127) fell short of the 138.5 O/U line.

After a 30-30 first half, Central Connecticut State edged out Fairfield by scoring 34 points and allowing 33 in the second half.

Blue Devils Offense Breakdown

Central Connecticut State put up 64 points in their last game, shooting 47.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.5%. They connected on 52.2% of their two-point attempts, while going 5-for-15 (33.3%) from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they made their only attempt.

Jayden Brown led the way with 16 points and 12 rebounds, hitting 2 of 3 from deep. Deon Perry and Devin Haid each contributed 13 points, with Perry knocking down 3 of 6 from three-point range. Jordan Jones added 12 points and 7 assists, despite missing both of his three-point attempts.

Blue Devils Team Defense

Central Connecticut State's defense held their opponent to 63 points, allowing them to shoot 41% from the field on 26 of 62 attempts. Inside the arc, the Blue Devils limited their opponent to 41% shooting, with 15 made two-pointers on 36 attempts.

From three-point range, Central Connecticut State's defense allowed 11 threes on 26 attempts, a 42% shooting performance. They sent their opponent to the free-throw line just twice, where they missed both attempts. The Blue Devils gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.

Bobcats vs Blue Devils Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last three games away from home, the Bobcats have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 71 points per game in this stretch.
In their last three home games, Central Connecticut State has averaged 67 points per game while allowing 65. The team's record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Bobcats have a straight up record of 1-4 and an ATS mark of 1-4.
Across their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Blue Devils have an overall record of 3-2 while going 2-3 against the spread.