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Bryant @ Central Connecticut State

Current Records: Bryant 4-7; Central Connecticut State 3-9

What to Know

The Bryant Bulldogs won both of their matches against the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils last season (93-68 and 76-64) and are aiming for the same result Wednesday. Bryant and Central Connecticut State will face off in a Northeast battle at 7 p.m. ET at William H. Detrick Gymnasium. The Blue Devils will be strutting in after a victory while Bryant will be stumbling in from a defeat.

Bryant came up short against the Stony Brook Seawolves two weeks ago, falling 86-78.

Meanwhile, Central Connecticut State was able to grind out a solid win over the Hartford Hawks last week, winning 75-65.

The Bulldogs are the favorite in this one, with an expected 8-point margin of victory. The smart bettors have been the ones to keep their money on Bryant's opponents whenever they hit the road.

Bryant is now 4-7 while the Blue Devils sit at 3-9. A couple stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: Bryant is stumbling into the game with the 39th most points allowed per game in college basketball, having given up 74.9 on average. Central Connecticut State has experienced some struggles of their own as they are 19th worst in college basketball in points per game, with only 62.3 on average. It's possible one of these Achilles' heels will wind up tripping the losing team up.

How To Watch

  • When: Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: William H. Detrick Gymnasium -- New Britain, Connecticut
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Bulldogs are a big 8-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 an 8-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Bryant have won seven out of their last 12 games against Central Connecticut State.

  • 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