Central Connecticut State Blue Devils
Basketball NCAAB Fri 2 Jan 19:00
Long Island University Sharks
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  6. Standings

College Basketball Betting Preview: Central Connecticut vs LIU

The Central Connecticut State Blue Devils face the LIU Sharks, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Friday, January 2.

Central Connecticut Good Value to Cause LIU Problems

Central Connecticut State are capable of staying close to LIU Sharks here, so we’ll take a chance and bet them against the spread. There’s an attractive +4.5 available which is priced at -110.

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Teams’ Previous H2H Saw 63-50 Central Connecticut Victory

Central Connecticut State Blue Devils were beaten 84-70 in their previous game, being turned over at home to Fairfield Stags.

LIU Sharks were beaten last game and this was on the road. Georgia Bulldogs claimed a 89-74 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Central Connecticut beat LIU in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 63-50 scoreline. We’ve seen six Central Connecticut wins in the past 10 meetings between the teams.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Central Conn. St. 6-5 871 787 84 3-1 3-4 1L
LIU 6-7 996 1056 -60 2-1 4-6 3L
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Central Connecticut vs LIU Prediction & Picks

Take on Central Connecticut vs LIU with our in-depth betting analysis, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice and a value-driven bet builder. Scroll down for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

The betting line makes lots of appeal considering it’s set at +4.5 and our prediction is that Central Connecticut State should be able to cover it in this college showdown. There is -110 available for this outcome.

Our basketball predictions are always well-researched, starting with a combination of the latest college hoops team news and current form. Once we’ve got a solid read on the matchup, we layer in the key data to back it up.

Key Central Connecticut vs LIU stats:

  • The +4.5 line has been covered by CCSU in 15 of their last 20 games.
  • The +4.5 line has been covered by CCSU in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The -4.5 line hasn’t been covered by LIU in 3 consecutive games.
  • The -4.5 line hasn’t been covered by LIU in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The -4.5 line hasn’t been covered by LIU in 12 of their last 20 games.
  • The -4.5 line hasn’t been covered by LIU in 7 consecutive games against CCSU.

Central Connecticut +4.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. However, our analysts have this number closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Published 23:56, 01 January 2026

Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread CCSU +4.5
Totals Over 145.5
Result & BTTS 60 CCSU / Yes

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are CCSU to cover the +4.5 spread, Over 145.5 on the total and both teams to score 60 points and CCSU to win on the Result & BTTS lines.

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Correct Score Prediction

Central Connecticut Central Connecticut logo 76 - 74 LIU logo LIU

For a fun bet, consider backing Central Connecticut to claim a 76-74 win. Although it’s a speculative wager, we are expecting things to be close between the two teams.

Central Connecticut vs LIU Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

LIU Trading at Shorter Odds Than Central Connecticut

LIU Sharks are regarded as having a 66% chance of winning this college game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -192. At +160, Central Connecticut are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread is calculated to be 4.5, while total points comes in at 145.5. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you’re wanting to back Over 145.5, the odds are -115.

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Player Props & Micro Betting

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Central Connecticut logo Central Connecticut Stats
LIU logo LIU Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
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NCAAB Table Select Season

Northeast Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Central Conn. St. 6-5 871 787 84 3-1 3-4 1L
LIU 6-7 996 1056 -60 2-1 4-6 3L
Wagner 4-6 754 801 -47 3-0 1-6 3W
Mercyhurst 5-8 865 870 -5 4-0 1-8 1W
Le Moyne 5-8 980 1026 -46 3-1 2-7 3L
New Haven 4-8 731 838 -107 3-2 1-6 4L
Stonehill 3-10 884 937 -53 3-2 0-8 2L
Fairleigh Dickinson 3-10 894 957 -63 3-2 0-8 2L
St. Francis (PA) 2-11 891 1089 -198 2-3 0-8 4L
Chicago State 2-11 861 1087 -226 1-1 1-10 2L
  • Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
  • PF = Total Points For
  • PA = Total Points Against
  • N. Pts = Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Away = Away Record
  • Strk = Current Streak