The Stonehill Skyhawks (14-14, 6-7 NEC) enter Saturday's critical NEC clash against the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (20-6, 11-2 NEC) seeking redemption from a three-game road losing streak. Tipoff at 4 p.m. EST in New Britain comes with Central Connecticut favored by 9.5 points (over/under 136.5), per BetMGM Sportsbook.
Central Connecticut dominates conference home games with a 9-2 record, fueled by the NEC’s second-best passing offense (14.8 assists per game). Guard Jordan Jones spearheads this momentum, averaging 14.2 points on 46.6% shooting. Our ball movement creates opportunities others can’t see, Jones noted after their recent win.
Betting Insight: Blue Devils -9.5 | Average combined score in CCSU home games: 142.3 points
Stonehill counters with perimeter shooting (9.0 threes per game) and clutch execution in close contests (3-3 in one-possession games). Forward Todd Brogna anchors their strategy with 12.7 points and 6.7 rebounds nightly, while Louie Semona’s 16.0-point average over the last 10 games adds firepower.
- CCSU’s Last 10: 9-1 | 75.5 PPG | 49.6% FG
- Stonehill’s Last 10: 5-5 | 68.5 PPG | 45.1% FG
With Central Connecticut allowing just 7.9 threes per game, Stonehill’s long-range efficiency could dictate this matchup. A Skyhawks upset would disrupt the NEC standings, while a Blue Devils win solidifies their conference dominance.