Sacred Heart vs Central Connecticut State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 8

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  • Central Connecticut State (12-8) is a -5.5 point favorite vs Sacred Heart (12-10)
  • Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
  • Sacred Heart / Central Connecticut State TV channel: ESPN+

The Sacred Heart Pioneers (12-10) visit William H. Detrick Gymnasium to take on the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (12-8) on Feb. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in New Britain, CT.

Central Connecticut State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-115).

The Sacred Heart vs. Central Connecticut State Over/Under is 145.5 total points.

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Sacred Heart vs. Central Connecticut State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Sacred Heart+5.5 -105O 145.5 -105+200
Central Connecticut State -5.5 -115U 145.5 -115-250

Sacred Heart vs Central Connecticut State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Central Connecticut State will win this college basketball game with 73.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Sacred Heart vs Central Connecticut State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Central Connecticut State will cover the spread with 51.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Sacred Heart has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.50 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Sacred Heart has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.15 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Sacred Heart has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 16 of their last 29 games (+0.95 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Central Connecticut has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 27 games (+7.00 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Central Connecticut has hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 27 games (+3.40 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Central Connecticut have covered the Spread in 15 of their last 27 games (+2.90 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Central Connecticut has hit the Game Total Over in 6 of their last 10 games at home (+1.60 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Central Connecticut have covered the 1H Spread in 6 of their last 10 games at home (+1.55 Units / 14% ROI)

Sacred Heart Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Sacred Heart has a 12-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1 Units / 4.14% ROI).

  • 10-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.4 Units / -13.64% ROI
  • 13-9 when betting the Over for +3.1 Units / 12.78% ROI
  • 9-13 when betting the Under for -5.25 Units / -21.74% ROI

Central Connecticut State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Central Connecticut State has a 12-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.3 Units / 19.55% ROI).

  • 11-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.45 Units / 13.01% ROI
  • 10-10 when betting the Over for -1.05 Units / -4.76% ROI
  • 10-10 when betting the Under for -1 Units / -4.56% ROI

Sacred Heart Offensive Stats & Trends:

Sacred Heart is shooting 45% (647/1,432) this season — 2nd best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 43%

Sacred Heart is shooting 33% from three (406/1,226) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 33%

Sacred Heart has averaged 8.8 offensive rebounds per game (503 rebounds/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 8.6

Sacred Heart has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (322 assists/ 273 TOs) this season — 5th lowest among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Central Connecticut State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Central Connecticut State is shooting 46% (593/1,294) this season — best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 43%

Central Connecticut State has averaged 14.8 assists per game (326 assists/22 games) this season — 3rd best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 13.5

Central Connecticut State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (326 assists/ 238 TOs) this season — 3rd best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Central Connecticut State has averaged 72.7 points per game (1,600 points/22 games) this season — 4th best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 69.7

Sacred Heart Defensive Stats & Trends:

Sacred Heart has averaged 22.2 defensive rebounds per game (534 rebounds/24 games) this season — tied for 38th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Sacred Heart has averaged 8.8 steals per game (212 steals/24 games) this season — 2nd best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 7.7

Sacred Heart has averaged 8.3 steals per game (471 steals/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Sacred Heart has averaged 8.3 steals per game (471 steals/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Central Connecticut State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Central Connecticut State has averaged 8.0 steals per game (175 steals/22 games) this season — 5th lowest among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 7.7

Central Connecticut State has 354 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th fewest among Northeast Teams

Central Connecticut State has allowed an average of 1.15 points per shot (1,462 points/1,274 shots) this season — best among Northeast Teams ; League Avg: 1.23

Central Connecticut State has averaged 24.5 defensive rebounds per game (539 rebounds/22 games) this season — 2nd best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 23.1


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