Who's Playing

Central Connecticut State @ LIU

Current Records: Central Connecticut State 4-12; LIU 5-9

What to Know

The LIU Sharks are 10-2 against the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils since January of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success Saturday. LIU's homestand continues as they prepare to take on Central Connecticut State at 2 p.m. ET Jan. 15 at Steinberg Wellness Center. The Sharks won both of their matches against the Blue Devils last season (87-74 and 81-79) and are aiming for the same result this time around.

Even if it wasn't a dominant performance, LIU beat the St. Francis (Pa.) Red Flash 75-70 on Saturday.

Meanwhile, Central Connecticut State came up short against the Merrimack Warriors on Saturday, falling 66-57.

LIU is the favorite in this one, with an expected 10.5-point margin of victory. They have been consistent moneymakers against the spread when favored (3-1), so they might be worth a quick bet.

LIU's victory lifted them to 5-9 while Central Connecticut State's loss dropped them down to 4-12. We'll see if the Sharks can repeat their recent success or if the Blue Devils bounce back and reverse their fortune.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 2 p.m. ET
  • Where: Steinberg Wellness Center -- Brooklyn, New York
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Sharks are a big 10.5-point favorite against the Blue Devils, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Sharks as an 11.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

LIU have won ten out of their last 12 games against Central Connecticut State.

  • Feb 21, 2021 - LIU 81 vs. Central Connecticut State 79
  • Feb 20, 2021 - LIU 87 vs. Central Connecticut State 74
  • Feb 13, 2020 - LIU 90 vs. Central Connecticut State 74
  • Jan 09, 2020 - LIU 90 vs. Central Connecticut State 78
  • Feb 28, 2019 - LIU 84 vs. Central Connecticut State 55
  • Jan 26, 2019 - LIU 84 vs. Central Connecticut State 71
  • Jan 27, 2018 - LIU 94 vs. Central Connecticut State 89
  • Jan 20, 2018 - Central Connecticut State 72 vs. LIU 63
  • Jan 28, 2017 - Central Connecticut State 61 vs. LIU 52
  • Jan 12, 2017 - LIU 60 vs. Central Connecticut State 49
  • Feb 25, 2016 - LIU 80 vs. Central Connecticut State 74
  • Jan 04, 2016 - LIU 76 vs. Central Connecticut State 67