Central Connecticut vs UMass Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/4/24

In this article, we will formulate a Central Connecticut vs UMass Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, December 4th, at the Mullins Center.  To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Blue Raiders’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Minutemen’s recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Central Connecticut

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving UMass

-Recent betting trends in games played between Central Connecticut and UMass

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Blue Raiders and Minutemen. 

Can UMass Pick up Another Win?

UMass faced off against NJIT in the last game and they scored 80 points on the way to the 12-point victory. At halftime, they were up 41-24, and they held on in the second half, even though the defense gave up 44 points. Daniel Rivera had a strong game putting up 16 points and 11 rebounds. Eight different players put up at least six points. Overall this season UMass is averaging 73.8 points while their defense is giving up 75.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 225th while the defense is ranked 276th. In this game, UMass needs the defense to be good. 

Central Connecticut Have Won Two Straight

Central Connecticut is playing well heading into this game and they have won two games in a row. In the last game against UMass Lowell, Central Connecticut scored 69 points and they ended up winning by two points. In the second half, they didn’t play as well but they still held on for the victory. Darin Smith Jr came off the bench putting up 14 points and two rebounds. The Blue Raiders are averaging 70.6 points while their defense is giving up 66.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 284th in the league while the defense is ranked 80th. Guard Jordan Jones is averaging 13 points while shooting 34.7 percent from the field. Central Connecticut will face Holy Cross following this one.

Why Central Connecticut Will Cover against UMass

• Massachusetts has lost each of its last three night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Central Connecticut vs Umass Prediction

There are better games on the board to bet on, and I really don’t trust either of these teams, but if you want to bet on this game, the play is with the Blue Raiders. Central Connecticut is the better defensive team giving up only 66.3 points per game and UMass is going to struggle to get the offense going here. The Blue Raider’s offense will also go over their season average of 70.6 points per game, and it will be Central Connecticut that will get the job done.