St. Francis-Pennsylvania vs Central Connecticut State Prediction - College Basketball Picks 3/6/24

Central Connecticut State (19-10) vs St. Francis-Pennsylvania (8-21)

Game Info: Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 7:00 pm (William H. Detrick Gymnasium)

Betting Odds: Central Connecticut State -13.5 -- Over/Under: 135.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

Where to Watch: NEC Front Row

The Saint Francis Red Flash and Central Connecticut Blue Raiders face off on Wednesday in a college basketball showdown in the Northeast Tournament at Detrick Gymnasium. Saint Francis is struggling heading into this game, while Central Connecticut has a ton of confidence. Let’s take a look at who’s going to come out on top.

Central Connecticut Has Won Four Games in a Row

Central Connecticut is playing well heading into this game and they have won four games in a row. In the last game against Stonehill, Central Connecticut scored 79 points and they ended up winning by 12 points. Jayden Brown had a strong game putting up 19 points, eight rebounds, and three assists. Central Connecticut is averaging 72.8 points while while their defense is giving up 66.7 points per game. Allan Jeanne-Rose is averaging 15.1 points while shooting 54.1 percent from the field and 35.4 percent from behind the three point line.

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Saint Francis Has Lost Five In a Row

Saint Francis is really struggling and they have lost five games in a row. In the last game against Le Moyne, Saint Francis scored only 58 points and they ended up losing by 16 points. Carlos Lopez Jr had a strong game putting up 17 points, but he was the only real bright spot. Saint Francis on the season is averaging 65.3 points while the defense is giving up 72.8 points per game. Eli Wilborn has been the top player for Saint Francis averaging 10.5 points while shooting 43.6 percent from the field and 35.4 percent from behind the three point line.

Central Connecticut vs Saint Francis Betting Prediction

This is a matchup between a team that has a ton of confidence in Central Connecticut and a team that has zero confidence in Saint Francis. Central Connecticut is averaging 72.8 points and they are going to have no issue against this Saint Francis defense. The Saint Francis offense is going to really struggle to keep up and this is going to be an easy victory for Central Connecticut. Back Central Connecticut against the spread.