Le Moyne-Owen vs Central Connecticut Prediction 2/19/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Le Moyne Dolphins and the Central Connecticut Blue Raiders meet Thursday in college basketball action from the Detrick Gymnasium. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Le Moyne Dolphins vs. Central Connecticut Blue Raiders prediction.

Le Moyne Dolphins Recap

The Le Moyne Dolphins come into this game looking to add on to their 81-63 win over Chicago State last time out to sit at 14-13 this season. After this game, Le Moyne will head on the road for a game against Stonehill.

Dolphins Win 3 In A Row

Shilo Jackson leads the Dolphins in scoring and rebounding with 14.8 PPG and 8.3 RPG along with 2.2 APG while Trent Mosquera has 14.4 PPG with 5.7 RPG and 2.1 APG. Deng Garang has 11.1 PPG with 4.1 RPG and Jakai Sanders has 10.1 PPG with 3.3 RPG and a team-high 4 APG to lead the Dolphins in assists and to round out the group of double-digit scorers for Le Moyne so far this season. Tennessee Rainwater also has 9 PPG with 3.8 RPG as well this season. As a team, Le Moyne is averaging 74.6 PPG on 46.3% shooting from the field, 35.7% from three and 72.7% from the foul line this season.

Central Connecticut Blue Raiders Recap

The Central Connecticut Blue Raiders come into this game looking to add on to their 63-57 win over Fairleigh Dickinson last time out to sit at 15-10 this season. After this game, Central Connecticut will head on the road for a game against Chicago State.

Blue Raiders Win 4 Straight

Darin Smith Jr. leads Central Connecticut in scoring with 19.8 PPG and 4.8 RPG while Jay Rodgers has 10.9 PPG with 2.7 RPG and a team-high 7.6 APG to lead the Blue Devils in the assist department so far this season. Max Frazier has 11.9 PPG with 6.7 RPG to cap off the trio of double-digit scorers for Central Connecticut so far this season. Melo Sanchez also has 8.3 PPG and James Jones has a team-high 6.8 RPG as well on the year. As a team, Central Connecticut is averaging 78.5 PPG on 48.4% shooting from the field, 39.9% from three and 72% from the foul line this season. 

Le Moyne Dolphins @ Central Connecticut Blue Devils Betting Trends: February 19, 2026

Why the Central Connecticut Blue Devils will win

• Central Connecticut has won each of its last 11 Thursday games against Conference opponents.
• Le Moyne has lost each of its last eight Thursday road games.
• Central Connecticut has won the first half in each of its last four games.

Why the Le Moyne Dolphins will win

• Le Moyne has won each of its last four games following a home win.
• The road team has won the first half in six of Central Connecticut’s last eight games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Central Connecticut’s last four home night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.
• Six of Le Moyne’s last eight road night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 152+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Central Connecticut ranks 15th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (15.4).
• Central Connecticut ranks 19th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.4).

Le Moyne Dolphins vs. Central Connecticut Blue Raiders Prediction

I’m on Central Connecticut here. I just think CCSU is the better team here, and while I could understand some wanting to go the other way thinking that’s also name brand for Central Connecticut, I think that the Blue Devils are just the more proven program to this point and beat Le Moyne at Le Moyne earlier this year. I’ll take CCSU here.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Central Connecticut -4.5