Central Connecticut State Blue Devils vs Wagner Seahawks Matchup

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

Wagner vs Central Connecticut State Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Seahawks versus the Blue Devils? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on NEC. The game will be played at William H. Detrick Gymnasium in New Britain, CT. The odds for this Northeast conference game currently have Central Connecticut State as the -9.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 118.5 points.

Wagner vs. Central Connecticut State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Wagner Seahawks at Central Connecticut State Blue Devils
Where: New Britain at William H. Detrick Gymnasium
Date: Friday, January 10th
Betting Odds CENCON -9.5, WAG +390 | CENCON -542 O/U 118.5

Seahawks Preview: Will Wagner Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?

Wagner Seahawks Recent Game/Games

Wagner’s season record dropped to 4-7 after a 71-59 home loss to Fairleigh Dickinson on Sunday. The Seahawks were -3.5 favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread.

Wagner trailed 24-21 at halftime and allowed 47 points in the 2nd half while scoring 38. The total points for the game were 130, just under the O/U line of 130.5.

Seahawks Offense Breakdown

Wagner's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 31.4% from the field and 16.7% from three-point range, connecting on only 3 of 18 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 34.3%, and they managed to score 59 points, with 14 offensive rebounds and 12 assists.

Terrence Brown was a standout, scoring 28 points and grabbing 10 rebounds, shooting 64.7% from the field. Zae Blake added 20 points, hitting 2 of 4 from beyond the arc, while Zaire Williams struggled, shooting 27.8% overall and 1 of 7 from three-point range.

Seahawks Team Defense

Even though Wagner allowed 71 points, they held their opponent to just 31% shooting from the field, with 22 made baskets on 70 attempts. Inside the arc, Wagner's defense limited their opponent to 19/52 shooting, or 36%.

From three-point range, Wagner's defense was even more effective, as their opponent shot just 3/18, or 16%. Wagner also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 12 shots, or 75%. Wagner gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.

Blue Devils Preview: Will the Blue Devils Come Through as Home Favorites?

Central Connecticut State Blue Devils Recent Game/Games

Central Connecticut State improved to 9-4 on the season with a 62-50 win over Mercyhurst on Sunday. The Blue Devils, who were -8.5 favorites, covered the spread in the victory.

After trailing 29-28 at halftime, Central Connecticut State clamped down defensively, holding Mercyhurst to just 21 points in the second half while scoring 34 themselves. The game’s total points of 112 fell well short of the 129.5 O/U line.

Blue Devils Offense Breakdown

Central Connecticut State struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, shooting just 17.6% (3/17) from three-point range. Overall, they hit 44.8% of their field goals, with an effective field goal percentage of 48.3%.

Inside the arc, the Blue Devils connected on 56.1% of their two-point attempts, and they grabbed 10 offensive rebounds. Abdul Momoh led the way with 17 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 72.7% (8/11) from the field.

Blue Devils Team Defense

Central Connecticut State's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 50 points on 34% shooting from the field. The Blue Devils limited two-point shots, with the opposing team making only 13 of 32 attempts, a 40% success rate.

From beyond the arc, Central Connecticut State's defense was effective, as the opposition shot just 26%, hitting 6 of 23 three-pointers. They also sent their opponent to the line 10 times, where they converted 6 free throws.

Seahawks vs Blue Devils Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their three previous road games, Wagner has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-1 while averaging 51 points per game.
In their last five home games, Central Connecticut State has averaged 67 points per game while allowing 61. The team's record in this stretch was 4-1 while going 4-1 vs. the spread.
Looking back on the team's last five games as the underdog, the Seahawks have a straight up record of 1-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-3.
In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Blue Devils have a straight up record of 8-2 and an ATS mark of 5-5.