St. Francis (PA) vs Central Connecticut Prediction 2/28/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The St. Francis (PA) Red Flash and Central Connecticut Blue Devils meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Detrick Gymnasium. Here’s a St. Francis (PA) vs. Central Connecticut prediction. This article will include a St. Francis (PA) vs. Central Connecticut pick.

St. Francis (PA) Red Flash Betting Preview

The St. Francis (PA) Red Flash lost to Stonehill and beat New Haven. St. Francis (PA) has lost 9 of its last 10 games.

The St. Francis (PA) Red Flash are averaging 74.2 points on 43 percent shooting and allowing 84.2 points on 49.2 percent shooting. Skylar Wicks is averaging 18 points and 2.7 assists, while Zion Russell is averaging 12.6 points and 4 rebounds. Ahmad Harrison is dishing 2.3 assists, and Chris Moncrief is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The St. Francis (PA) Red Flash are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 69.4 percent from the free throw line. The St. Francis (PA) Red Flash are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.1 rebounds per game.

Central Connecticut Blue Devils Betting Preview

The Central Connecticut Blue Devils lost to Chicago State and beat Mercyhurst. Central Connecticut has won 6 of its last 7 games.

The Central Connecticut Blue Devils are averaging 77.3 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 73.9 points on 42.9 percent shooting. Darin Smith Jr. is averaging 20.4 points and 1.2 assists, while Max Frazier is averaging 12.1 points and 0.9 assists. Jay Rogers is the third double-digit scorer and Melo Sanchez is dishing 0.7 assists. The Central Connecticut Blue Devils are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 76.9 percent from the free throw line. The Central Connecticut Blue Devils are allowing 33.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.8 rebounds per game.

Why the Central Connecticut Blue Devils will win

• Saint Francis has lost nine of its last 10 games.
• Central Connecticut has won seven of its last eight day games at William H. Detrick Gymnasium against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Saint Francis has lost the first half in three of its last four road games against the Northeast Conference.

Why the Saint Francis Red Flash will win

• The road team has won three of the last four games between Saint Francis and Central Connecticut.

Total Points: Facts

• Each of Central Connecticut’s last 14 home day games against the Northeast Conference has produced a total of 151 or fewer points.
• Nine of Saint Francis’ last 10 road games against the Northeast Conference have produced a total of 155 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Central Connecticut ranks 30th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (11.6).
• Central Connecticut ranks 33rd among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (76.9%).

St. Francis (PA) vs Central Connecticut Prediction

With just one win in its last 10 games, St. Francis (PA) looks more and more like a team that’s ready for the season to end. Central Connecticut hasn’t covered in three straight games, but it’s playing winning ball and making a push in the Northeast. Central Connecticut just dropped 98 points on St. Francis (PA) last month. A thick number, but there’s a talent gap here and St. Francis is riding the struggle bus. I have to lay the points with Central Connecticut.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Central Connecticut -8.5