Who's Playing

Central Connecticut State @ Sacred Heart

Current Records: Central Connecticut State 4-13; Sacred Heart 6-10

What to Know

The Central Connecticut State Blue Devils are 0-12 against the Sacred Heart Pioneers since January of 2016, but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit Monday. Central Connecticut State will hit the road for the second straight game as they head to William Pitt Center - West Gym at 7 p.m. ET. Sacred Heart should still be feeling good after a victory, while the Blue Devils will be looking to right the ship.

Central Connecticut State has to be aching after a bruising 83-61 loss to the LIU Sharks this past Saturday.

Meanwhile, Sacred Heart didn't have too much breathing room in their contest with the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights this past Saturday, but they still walked away with a 77-71 win.

Central Connecticut State is expected to lose this next one by 9. Now might not be the best time to take Central Connecticut State against the spread since they've let down bettors for the past three consecutive games.

The Blue Devils are now 4-13 while the Pioneers sit at 6-10. Sacred Heart is 0-5 after wins this year, and Central Connecticut State is 4-8 after losses.

How To Watch

  • When: Monday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: William Pitt Center - West Gym -- Fairfield, Connecticut
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Pioneers are a big 9-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 9-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Sacred Heart have won all of the games they've played against Central Connecticut State in the last eight years.

  • Feb 17, 2021 - Sacred Heart 82 vs. Central Connecticut State 70
  • Jan 14, 2021 - Sacred Heart 65 vs. Central Connecticut State 48
  • Jan 23, 2020 - Sacred Heart 82 vs. Central Connecticut State 54
  • Jan 15, 2020 - Sacred Heart 66 vs. Central Connecticut State 55
  • Feb 23, 2019 - Sacred Heart 80 vs. Central Connecticut State 66
  • Jan 05, 2019 - Sacred Heart 73 vs. Central Connecticut State 61
  • Feb 10, 2018 - Sacred Heart 67 vs. Central Connecticut State 50
  • Feb 03, 2018 - Sacred Heart 67 vs. Central Connecticut State 54
  • Feb 11, 2017 - Sacred Heart 77 vs. Central Connecticut State 62
  • Jan 05, 2017 - Sacred Heart 64 vs. Central Connecticut State 62
  • Feb 13, 2016 - Sacred Heart 87 vs. Central Connecticut State 52
  • Jan 14, 2016 - Sacred Heart 80 vs. Central Connecticut State 78