Quinnipiac vs Central Connecticut State Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/21/24

The Quinnipiac Bobcats and Central Connecticut Blue Devils meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Detrick Gymnasium. Here’s a Quinnipiac vs Central Connecticut Prediction. This article will include a Quinnipiac vs Central Connecticut Pick.

Quinnipiac Bobcats Betting Preview

The Quinnipiac Bobcats beat Sacred Heart, lost to Holy Cross, and they play Hofstra, Saint Peter’s, and Marist next. The Quinnipiac Bobcats are averaging 70.3 points on 40.9 percent shooting and allowing 73.5 points on 42.4 percent shooting. Amarri Monroe is averaging 13.8 points and 6.6 rebounds, while Paul Otieno is averaging 12.3 points and 0.8 assists. Khaden Bennett is the third double-digit scorer and Jaden Zimmerman is grabbing 1.6 rebounds. The Quinnipiac Bobcats are shooting 25.3 percent from beyond the arc and 74.2 percent from the free throw line. The Quinnipiac Bobcats are allowing 34.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.5 rebounds per game.

Central Connecticut Blue Devils Betting Preview

The Central Connecticut Blue Devils lost to Rhode Island, beat Fairfield, and they play St. Francis, Mercyhurst and Wagner next. The Central Connecticut Blue Devils are averaging 70 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 66.3 points on 43.3 percent shooting. Jordan Jones is averaging 12.5 points and 3.9 assists, while Devin Haid is averaging 11.5 points and 1.5 assists. Jayden Brown is the third double-digit scorer and Davonte Sweatman is dishing 2.7 assists. The Central Connecticut Blue Devils are shooting 32.8 percent from beyond the arc and 72.1 percent from the free throw line. The Central Connecticut Blue Devils are allowing 32.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.3 rebounds per game.

Why the Central Connecticut Blue Devils will win

• Central Connecticut has won 10 of its last 11 games at William H. Detrick Gymnasium against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Quinnipiac has lost each of its last four day games against non-Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Quinnipiac’s last 12 road games have produced a total of 137+ points.
• Four of Central Connecticut’s last five day games at William H. Detrick Gymnasium have produced a total of 136 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Central Connecticut ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (12.7).
• Central Connecticut ranks 355th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (9.2).

Quinnipiac vs Central Connecticut Prediction

The Quinnipiac Bobcats don’t shoot the ball well enough to scare teams on the road, especially, and they’ve failed to cover 6 of their last 9 games. The Central Connecticut Blue Devils are undefeated at home, they shoot the ball well, and they’re 7-3 ATS on the season. Central Connecticut is a team to watch, as this team has some quality wins in the underdog role. In a rare favorite spot, I expect Central Connecticut to take care of business.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Central Connecticut State -2.5