Northeastern (1-1) vs Central Connecticut State (2-1)
Game Info: Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 6:00 pm (Avenir Centre)
The Line: Betting Odds: Northeastern -3 — Over/Under: 137.5
In this article, we will formulate a Central Connecticut State vs Northeastern Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, November 16th, at the Avenir Centre. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
-The Blue Raiders’ recent form and recent player performance
-The Huskies’ recent form and recent player performance
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Central Connecticut
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Northeastern
-Recent betting trends in games played between Central Connecticut vs Northeastern
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Blue Raiders vs Huskies.
Northeastern Has Been Tested
Northeastern has been tested heading into this game and for the most part, they have passed. The only loss came two games ago against Princeton and even that game was only by three points. In the last game against Harvard, Northeastern scored 78 points while the defense gave up only 56 points on the way to the victory. Ryan Williams had a strong game putting up 21 points, three rebounds, and two assists. There were four different players that put up at least 10 points. In this game, if Northeastern wants to find success they are going to need the defense to step up.
Slow Start for Central Connecticut
Central Connecticut sits with a 2-1 record overall but one of those wins came against a non-D1 team. In the first game of the season against Providence, Central Connecticut only scored 55 points and they lost by four points. Two games ago against Saint Joseph’s, they were able to secure a 73-67 victory. In the last game against Northern Vermont, Central Connecticut scored 117 points and they ended up winning in blowout fashion. Darin Smith Jr had a strong game putting up 23 points and five rebounds. Davonte Sweatman put up 22 points and seven assists. There were six different players that put up at least 10 points.
Central Connecticut vs Northeastern Prediction
Central Connecticut was actually competitive against Providence and they are going to find success here. The problem is they are facing a very good Northeastern team and the favorite is going to find success here. Northeastern gave up only 56 points in the last game and they are going to find similar success here. Central Connecticut will struggle to score here, and Northeastern will cover the spread here.