Le Moyne vs Central Connecticut Prediction 3/5/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Le Moyne vs Central Connecticut Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, March 5th, at the Detrick Gymnasium. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Dolphins’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Blue Devils’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Le Moyne

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Central Connecticut

-Recent betting trends in games played between Le Moyne and Central Connecticut

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

This is a 1-8 matchup in the Northeast Conference Tournament. This is the third meeting between the two teams, and Central Connecticut have won the two games. 

Le Moyne Isn’t Very Good

Le Moyne hasn’t played very well this season and they just keep losing games. Le Moyne scored 79 points against Stonehill, and the defense gave up 85 points, leading to the six-point defeat. At halftime, they were up, but in the second half, the defense gave up 45 points. If they want a chance to succeed in this game, they will need the defense to be a lot better for the whole game. They will lose this game if they take their foot off the gas.  AJ Dancle was the top player, putting up 28 points, five rebounds, and five assists. 

Le Moyne sits with a 9-22 record overall, and they have gone 10-19-1 against the spread. They have played a ton of overs, hitting on 22 of the 30 games. The Dolphins are averaging 74.3 points, while their defense is giving up 80 points per game. The offense is ranked 172nd but their defense has been so awful all season. AJ Dancler has been the top player,r averaging 15.1 points while shooting 44.6 percent from the field. 

Central Connecticut is on Fire

Central Connecticut is on fire heading into this game, and they have won 12 games in a row. In the last game against Wagner, the offense scored only 55 points, but the defense gave up 48 points. The defense gave up only 21 points in the second half, leading to the victory. Devin Haid had a strong game, putting up 15 points and four rebounds. Guard Jordan Jones also put up 15 points, three rebounds, and two assists. 

Central Connecticut has a 23-6 record overall, and they have gone 19-8 against the spread. As a favorite this season they sit with an 18-3 record. Central Connecticut averages 72.7 points, while their defense is giving up 63 points per game. The defense is ranked 111th, and it’s been the strength this season. Guard Jordan Jones is averaging 14.6 points while shooting 47.1 percent from the field and 36 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Why Central Connecticut Will Beat Le Moyne

• Central Connecticut has won each of its last 12 games.
• Le Moyne has lost each of its last 10 road games.
• Central Connecticut has won the first half in 15 of its last 20 games at William H. Detrick Gymnasium against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• Central Connecticut ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (7.1).
• Central Connecticut ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (10.3).

Le Moyne vs Central Connecticut Prediction

Central Connecticut is the much better team in this matchup, and they will put on a show here. Central Connecticut’s defense is giving up 63 points per game, and they will step up in a major way again here. Le Moyne has gone 1-4 against the spread in their last five games against a team with a winning percentage above .600. Jones and company will all succeed with the offense, and it will be the favorites that will end up cruising. Back Central Connecticut against the spread. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Central Connecitcut -13.5