Central Arkansas vs Stetson Prediction 1/9/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Central Arkansas vs Stetson prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, January 9th at the Edmunds Center in DeLand, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Central Arkansas Bears Betting Preview

The Central Arkansas Bears are 5-10 (1-1) this year after they defeated Bellarmine by a score of 71-65 in their last game. Central Arkansas trailed 31-30 at halftime, but they scored 41 points in the second half for the win. The Bears shot 40% from the field, 29.4% on three-pointers, and 63% on free throws in the game. Layne Taylor led Central Arkansas with 29 points and five rebounds, while Elias Cato added 21 points and seven rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Bears lost to Eastern Kentucky by a score of 89-83 but did beat a non-D-1 team by a score of 87-69 before that. Central Arkansas has alternated wins and losses over their last six games and they only have three wins against D-1 opponents so far this year. Central Arkansas has scored 72.5 points per game and they have allowed 77.1 points per game, while also averaging 38.5 rebounds and 14.6 assists per game this season. Layne Taylor is averaging 18.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game, while Elias Cato is averaging 15.6 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 0.9 blocks per game this year. Central Arkansas is shooting 39.5% from the field, 69.7% on free throws, and 27.6% on three-pointers this season. 

Stetson Hatters Betting Preview

The Stetson Hatters are 3-12 (1-1) this season after they defeated West Georgia by a score of 78-62 in their last game. Stetson trailed 32-30 at halftime, but they scored 48 points in the second half for the road win. The Hatters shot 52.1% from the field, 29.4% on three-pointers, and 88.5% on free throws in the game. Mehki Ellison led Stetson with 25 points and five assists, while Josh Massey added 21 points and six rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Hatters lost to Queens by a score of 97-87 and Florida by a score of 85-45. Stetson has split their last four games, but they did lose 10 of their first 11 games to start the year. Stetson has scored 72.2 points per game and they have allowed 81.9 points per game, while also averaging 35.1 rebounds and 12.3 assists per game this season. Mehki Ellison is averaging 15.5 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game, while Jordan Wood is averaging 13.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game this year. Stetson is shooting 43.2% from the field, 71.9% on free throws, and 32.7% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Stetson will beat Central Arkansas

• Central Arkansas has lost each of its last seven night games against Conference opponents.
• Stetson has won 10 of its last 11 games against the ASUN Conference at Insight Credit Union Arena at Edmunds Center.
• Central Arkansas has lost the first half in six of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Central Arkansas vs Stetson Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup after struggling to start the season in the non-conference, but they are 1-1 in the ASUN through two games. Stetson will have the home-court advantage in this matchup, but they have really had issues on defense, as they are allowing nearly 82 points per game. The Hatters have allowed at least 85 points in three of their last four games against D-1 teams and they are scoring just 72.2 points per game. Central Arkansas is shooting just 39.5% from the field, so it will be interesting to see if they can capitalize on Stetson’s poor defense. Neither team jumps out at me in this contest, but I will take the better shooting team at home. Back the Hatters here.