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Wagner @ Central Connecticut State

Current Records: Wagner 14-2; Central Connecticut State 5-17

What to Know

The Wagner Seahawks and the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils are set to square off in a Northeast matchup at 7 p.m. ET Feb. 3 at William H. Detrick Gymnasium. The teams split their matchups last year, with the Seahawks winning the first 83-63 and Central Connecticut State taking the second 83-77.

Wagner came out on top in a nail-biter against the St. Francis (N.Y.) Terriers on Sunday, sneaking past 72-69. The overall outcome was to be expected, but St. Francis (N.Y.) made it more of a game than the oddsmakers had predicted. Wagner's guard Alex Morales filled up the stat sheet, picking up 21 points in addition to six rebounds.

Meanwhile, Central Connecticut State has to be hurting after a devastating 75-55 defeat at the hands of the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights on Sunday. Guard Nigel Scantlebury wasn't much of a difference maker for the Blue Devils; Scantlebury finished with 12 points on 4-for-12 shooting and turned the ball over four times in his 33 minutes on the court.

This next contest looks promising for the Seahawks, who are favored by a full 14 points. They have been consistent moneymakers against the spread when favored (7-3-1), so they might be worth a quick bet.

Wagner's victory brought them up to 14-2 while Central Connecticut State's loss pulled them down to 5-17. Two offensive stats to keep an eye on: Wagner comes into the matchup boasting the 19th highest field goal percentage in college basketball at 48.30%. Less enviably, the Blue Devils are stumbling into the contest with the sixth fewest points per game in college basketball, having accrued only 61.8 on average. So the cards are definitely stacked against Central Connecticut State.

How To Watch

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

Odds

The Seahawks are a big 14-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 14-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Wagner have won 11 out of their last 13 games against Central Connecticut State.

  • Feb 26, 2021 - Central Connecticut State 83 vs. Wagner 77
  • Feb 25, 2021 - Wagner 83 vs. Central Connecticut State 63
  • Feb 21, 2020 - Wagner 68 vs. Central Connecticut State 56
  • Jan 25, 2020 - Central Connecticut State 86 vs. Wagner 76
  • Feb 14, 2019 - Wagner 63 vs. Central Connecticut State 57
  • Jan 03, 2019 - Wagner 80 vs. Central Connecticut State 58
  • Feb 28, 2018 - Wagner 73 vs. Central Connecticut State 61
  • Feb 22, 2018 - Wagner 64 vs. Central Connecticut State 62
  • Feb 01, 2018 - Wagner 72 vs. Central Connecticut State 59
  • Feb 02, 2017 - Wagner 70 vs. Central Connecticut State 60
  • Dec 29, 2016 - Wagner 71 vs. Central Connecticut State 46
  • Feb 20, 2016 - Wagner 83 vs. Central Connecticut State 57
  • Jan 16, 2016 - Wagner 70 vs. Central Connecticut State 48