Who's Playing

Central Connecticut State @ Bryant

Current Records: Central Connecticut State 7-19; Bryant 15-9

What to Know

The Central Connecticut State Blue Devils have quite the challenge ahead of them as they're expected to be blown off the court. Central Connecticut State and the Bryant Bulldogs will face off in a Northeast battle at 7 p.m. ET Thursday at Chace Athletic Center. The Blue Devils have been on the wrong side of a one-way rivalry with Bryant and are hoping to record their first win since Feb. 15 of 2020.

Central Connecticut State ended up a good deal behind the St. Francis (N.Y.) Terriers when they played on Saturday, losing 67-50.

Meanwhile, Bryant received a tough blow on Saturday as they fell 99-88 to the LIU Sharks.

The losses put Central Connecticut State at 7-19 and the Bulldogs at 15-9. A pair of numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: The Blue Devils are third worst in college basketball in points per game, with only 62 on average. Bryant has experienced some struggles of their own as they are stumbling into the matchup with the 37th most points allowed per game in college basketball, having given up 74.6 on average. It's possible one of these Achilles' heels will wind up tripping the losing team up.

How To Watch

  • When: Thursday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Chace Athletic Center -- Smithfield, Rhode Island
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Bulldogs are a big 13-point favorite against the Blue Devils, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 13-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -112

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Series History

Bryant have won eight out of their last 13 games against Central Connecticut State.

  • Dec 29, 2021 - Bryant 80 vs. Central Connecticut State 76
  • Jan 08, 2021 - Bryant 76 vs. Central Connecticut State 64
  • Jan 07, 2021 - Bryant 93 vs. Central Connecticut State 68
  • Feb 15, 2020 - Central Connecticut State 75 vs. Bryant 70
  • Feb 08, 2020 - Bryant 64 vs. Central Connecticut State 60
  • Feb 02, 2019 - Central Connecticut State 64 vs. Bryant 59
  • Jan 24, 2019 - Bryant 63 vs. Central Connecticut State 60
  • Jan 25, 2018 - Central Connecticut State 80 vs. Bryant 74
  • Jan 13, 2018 - Central Connecticut State 80 vs. Bryant 76
  • Feb 25, 2017 - Bryant 91 vs. Central Connecticut State 77
  • Jan 25, 2017 - Bryant 65 vs. Central Connecticut State 54
  • Jan 28, 2016 - Central Connecticut State 78 vs. Bryant 67
  • Jan 02, 2016 - Bryant 88 vs. Central Connecticut State 72