Cent Conn State travels to Long Island on Saturday, hoping to boost its 10-11 record with a victory over the Blackbirds.

The Blackbirds bring a 16-7 record (0-0 ATS) to this tilt against the 10-11 Blue Devils, who are 0-1 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have witnessed Long Island go 0-0 so far and the Blue Devils go 1-0.



View Cent Conn State vs Long Island Odds and Stats.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Blackbirds - Blue Devils odds would favor the Blackbirds if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Long Island is rated No. 171 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Cent Conn State is at No. 261. Mathematical models based on recent stats and predictive formulas point to a 78-75 win for the Blackbirds.



How They Match Up:
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Long Island has the nation's No. 13-rated offensive output, at 79.2 PPG. The visiting Blue Devils defense ranks No. 247 allowing on average 69.8 PPG. The Blackbirds FG% has averaged 46.3% so far, more than the Blue Devils marksmen have achieved on the year, 42.8% per game.

Comparing how these foes stack up statistically, Cent Conn State owns the country's No. 302-rated mark, allowing 76.7 points per game on the highway. Long Island, on the other hand, rates No. 9 in scoring at home.

Cent Conn State was a 73-67 loser in its last match on the road against St. Francis NY. The Blue Devils endured a 73-67 loss at the hands of the Terriers on Thursday, despite a 22-point effort from Robby Ptacek at Pope Center.

Long Island was a 75-70 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against Bryant. Long Island got 15 points from Jason Brickman en route to a 75-70 victory over Bryant on Thursday at Wellness Center.

Next up:
Cent Conn State at Quinnipiac, Wednesday, February 8
Long Island at St. Francis NY, Wednesday, February 8