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Central Connecticut State @ Merrimack

Current Records: Central Connecticut State 6-18; Merrimack 9-14

What to Know

The Central Connecticut State Blue Devils are 0-5 against the Merrimack Warriors since January of 2020, but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit Thursday. Central Connecticut State and Merrimack will face off in a Northeast battle at 7 p.m. ET at Hammel Court. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous games.

The Blue Devils netted a 91-82 win over the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights on Saturday.

Meanwhile, Merrimack escaped with a win on Saturday against the St. Francis (Pa.) Red Flash by the margin of a single free throw, 65-64.

Central Connecticut State is expected to lose this next one by 6. They are currently two-for-two against the spread in their most recent games, however, a trend bettors might want to take into account.

Central Connecticut State is now 6-18 while the Warriors sit at 9-14. A couple offensive stats to keep an eye on: The Blue Devils have only been able to knock down 40% percent of their shots, which is the ninth lowest field goal percentage in college basketball. Merrimack has experienced some struggles of their own as they are stumbling into the contest with the 354th fewest points per game in college basketball, having accrued only 58.5 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: Hammel Court -- North Andover, Massachusetts
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Warriors are a solid 6-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 6-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -111

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Series History

Merrimack have won all of the games they've played against Central Connecticut State in the last four years.

  • Jan 08, 2022 - Merrimack 66 vs. Central Connecticut State 57
  • Feb 12, 2021 - Merrimack 72 vs. Central Connecticut State 52
  • Feb 11, 2021 - Merrimack 62 vs. Central Connecticut State 46
  • Feb 27, 2020 - Merrimack 69 vs. Central Connecticut State 58
  • Jan 11, 2020 - Merrimack 58 vs. Central Connecticut State 46