Central Connecticut State Blue Devils vs Rhode Island Rams Matchup

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

Central Connecticut State vs Rhode Island Prediction

Betting on today's Blue Devils and Rams game? Catch the action at Ryan Center in Kingston, RI, as the Rams hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 141.5 points, and Rhode Island is favored by -9.5 vs. Central Connecticut State.

Central Connecticut State vs. Rhode Island Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Central Connecticut State Blue Devils at Rhode Island Rams
Where: Kingston at Ryan Center
Date: Sunday, December 15th
Betting Odds RI -9.5, CENCON +341 | RI -503 O/U 141.5

Blue Devils Preview: Will Central Connecticut State Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?

Central Connecticut State Blue Devils Recent Game/Games

Central Connecticut State improved to 5-3 on the season with a 69-56 road win over Holy Cross on Saturday. The Blue Devils entered the game as -3.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game were 125, falling short of the O/U line of 133.

Central Connecticut State took control early, leading 38-25 at halftime. In the second half, both teams scored 31 points, allowing the Blue Devils to maintain their lead and secure the win.

Blue Devils Offense Breakdown

Central Connecticut State put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 51.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 55.6%, with a strong 62.2% shooting inside the arc, while hitting just 29.4% from three-point range (5/17).

Abdul Momoh was perfect from the field, going 6/6, while Tyler Boston hit all 3 of his three-point attempts. Jordan Jones led the team with 20 points, and Max Green contributed 15 points and 7 rebounds.

Blue Devils Team Defense

Central Connecticut State’s defense held their opponent to just 56 points, despite allowing them to shoot 43% from the field on 22 of 51 attempts. The Blue Devils gave up 14 two-point field goals on 30 attempts, a 46% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Central Connecticut State’s defense allowed 8 three-pointers on 21 attempts, with their opponent shooting 38%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 5 times, where they made 4 free throws, shooting 80%. The Blue Devils allowed 9 offensive rebounds.

Rams Preview: Can the Rams Deliver Being Favored at Home?

Rhode Island Rams Recent Game/Games

Rhode Island's season record dropped to 8-1 after an 84-80 road loss to Brown on Tuesday. The Rams, who were -4 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

Rhode Island led 39-33 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 26 points while allowing 32. The game’s total points of 164 exceeded the O/U line of 150.5.

Rams Offense Breakdown

Rhode Island's offense put up 80 points in their last game, despite shooting just 36.7% from the field and 25% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.5%, but they made up for it with 21 offensive rebounds and 16 made free throws at a 76.2% clip.

Kino Lilly Jr. played 49 minutes, contributing 23 points and 10 assists, though he shot just 31.8% from the field and 22.2% from three. Sebastian Thomas added 22 points, while Aaron Cooley hit 3 of 5 threes, finishing with 19 points.

Rams Team Defense

Rhode Island's defense struggled, giving up 84 points on 45% shooting from the field. They allowed 53% shooting from two-point range, with the opposing team hitting 25 of their 47 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Rhode Island held their opponent to 29% shooting, as they made 7 of 24 three-point attempts. The Rams also sent their opponent to the line 20 times, where they converted 13 free throws.

Blue Devils vs Rams Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Central Connecticut State has played well in their previous three road games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 65 points per game while allowing 64. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
In their last three games at home, the Rams have a straight up record of 2-1 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team averaged 73 points per game in this stretch.
Looking back on the team's last ten games as the underdog, the Blue Devils have a straight up record of 7-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 9-1.
Through their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Rams have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 2-3.