<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Blue Devils and Red Flash. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on NEC, and it's hosted by the Red Flash at DeGol Arena in Loretto, PA. Get ready to place your bets! Central Connecticut State is favored by -6.5 in this Northeast conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 139.5 points.</p><h3>CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE BLUE DEVILS VS SAINT FRANCIS U RED FLASH BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Saint Francis U Red Flash +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at DeGol Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, January 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAINT FRANCIS U RED FLASH:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Red Flash.</li><li>Not only will Saint Francis U pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Central Connecticut State Live Up to the Hype on the Road?</h3><h3>Central Connecticut State Blue Devils Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Central Connecticut State improved to 7-4 on the season with an 84-80 win over Quinnipiac on Saturday, December 21st. The Blue Devils were favored by 3 points at home and covered the spread in the victory.</p> <p>Central Connecticut State led 41-34 at halftime, but allowed 46 points in the 2nd half while scoring 43 of their own. The total points for the game reached 164, surpassing the over/under line of 138.5.</p><p>Central Connecticut State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 84 points while shooting 61.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 69.4%, with a 71% success rate on two-point attempts and 44.4% from beyond the arc. They also dished out 19 assists in the win.</p> <p>Devin Haid led the way with 24 points, hitting 5 of 8 threes and shooting 72.7% overall. Max Frazier was nearly perfect, going 7 for 8 from the field and finishing with 17 points and 9 rebounds. Amarri Monroe added a double-double with 21 points and 10 boards.</p><p>Central Connecticut State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 80 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 61% from the field. They had a particularly tough time defending inside, where they allowed 22 of 31 two-point attempts to be converted, a 71% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Central Connecticut State's opponents hit 8 of 18 three-point shots, shooting 44%. The Blue Devils also sent the other team to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 16 free throws, shooting 57%. Central Connecticut State allowed 6 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Does Saint Francis U Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><h3>Saint Francis U Red Flash Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Saint Francis U dropped to 2-9 on the season after a 90-77 road loss to Robert Morris on Saturday. Entering the game as +7.5 point underdogs, the Red Flash not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 40-37 at halftime, Saint Francis U allowed 50 points in the 2nd half while scoring 40 of their own. The total points for the game reached 167, surpassing the O/U line of 142.5.</p><p>Saint Francis U put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 50.9% from the field and hitting 57.1% of their threes (12/21). Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.3%, with 15 assists and 6 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>Alvaro Folgueiras led the way with 27 points and 16 rebounds, shooting 64.3% overall. Riley Parker added 21 points, going 5/5 from beyond the arc, while Juan Cranford Jr. also hit 5 threes, finishing with 19 points on 77.8% shooting.</p><p>Despite Saint Francis U's defensive struggles, they put up 90 points in their latest game. The Red Flash defense allowed the opposition to shoot 53% from the field, including 65% on two-point attempts, as they went 25/38 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opposing team shot 6/20, or 30%. Saint Francis U also sent them to the free-throw line 32 times, where they made 22 free throws, converting at a 68% rate. The Red Flash gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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