Central Connecticut vs LIU Prediction, Picks & Odds | 02 Jan 2026

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 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.

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
LIU	24-10	2519	2418	101	14-1	10-9	5W
Central Conn. St.	18-12	2215	2127	88	10-4	8-8	1L

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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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Our Game Prediction

Central Connecticut +4.5 @ -110 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Central Connecticut 76 - 74 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.

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Central Connecticut vs LIU Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

LIU Sharks are regarded as having a 72% chance of winning this college game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -263. At +210, Central Connecticut are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread is calculated to be 6.5, while total points comes in at 146.5. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you’re wanting to back Over 146.5, the odds are -108.

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Moneyline

CCSU

+210

LIU

-263

Point Spread

CCSU +6.5

-115

LIU -6.5

-105

Total Points

Under 146.5

-112

Over 146.5

-108

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Central Connecticut Stats

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

• +4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +4.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -4.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 148.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 133.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 145.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 145.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.40 pts and allowed 73.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 66.10 pts and allowed 67.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 156.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 134.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 145.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 145.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.90 pts and allowed 80.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 69.20 pts and allowed 65.10 pts in the last 10 home games

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Northeast	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
LIU	24-10	2519	2418	101	14-1	10-9	5W
Central Conn. St.	18-12	2215	2127	88	10-4	8-8	1L
Mercyhurst	17-17	2357	2291	66	12-3	5-14	1L
Le Moyne	15-17	2336	2341	-5	10-4	5-13	2L
New Haven	14-17	2013	2055	-42	9-6	5-11	1W
Wagner	13-17	2118	2186	-68	7-5	6-12	1L
Stonehill	12-21	2191	2263	-72	8-6	4-15	1L
Fairleigh Dickinson	11-21	2150	2245	-95	8-6	3-15	4L
St. Francis (PA)	7-24	2216	2510	-294	5-9	2-15	2L
Chicago State	7-25	2105	2434	-329	5-6	2-19	3L

• 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

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