The Bogota Savings Bank Center will be host to the Northeast Conference college basketball game between the Central Connecticut Blue Devils and the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights on Wednesday evening.
The Blue Devils (10-8, 4-1 in Northeast) are looking to build off a 72-63 road win on Sunday against the Long Island University Sharks. The Knights (9-11, 3-2) are on a three-game winning streak after a 76-69 road win over the Stonehill Skyhawks on Friday.
Central Connecticut vs Fairleigh Dickinson betting odds
Central Connecticut vs Fairleigh Dickinson Head-to-Head
This marks the 37th meeting between the Central Connecticut Blue Devils and the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights. These teams are fairly comparable, with the Knights having a 19-17 record but they lost 77-73 on the road on February 11, 2023, in their last encounter.
Where can I watch Central Connecticut vs Fairleigh Dickinson?
This game is going to air on linear television, as it will be on ESPNU. It is also available to be streamed on ESPN+, YouTube TV and Fubo.
Central Connecticut vs Fairleigh Dickinson Key Injuries
Central Connecticut
No injuries to report
Fairleigh Dickinson
- Forward Cameron Tweedy: Undisclosed (OUT)
Central Connecticut vs Fairleigh Dickinson: Best Picks and Prediction
These programs are very similar but there is a bit of a difference in terms of the ability to shoot the basketball this season. Central Connecticut is shooting 45.4% from the floor, while Fairleigh Dickinson is connecting on 42.9% of their shot attempts.
Another massive difference is on the defensive side of the court. The Blue Devils have allowed 65.6 points in their previous five games, while the Knights have given up 72.3 points in their last four.
Senior forward Allan Jeanne-Rose is averaging 16.1 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.8 blocks and 0.7 steals in 28.8 minutes per game. He is shooting 57.4% from the floor, including 39.3% from beyond the arc.
Central Connecticut has been doing a lot better on the betting side of things, as they are 10-6 against the spread, while Fairleigh Dickinson is currently 9-9 against the spread. Go with the Central Connecticut Blue Devils to cover the spread on the road.
Pick: Central Connecticut Blue Devils -2.5 (-110)
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