Central Connecticut Blue Devils vs Dartmouth Big Green
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Matchup Analysis
The decisive factor in this contest is the stark shooting‑profile disparity between the two programs. Dartmouth posts a three‑point percentage of 35.385 and a field‑goal percentage of 50.0, while Central Connecticut lags at 28.205 from beyond the arc and 34.513 overall. That efficiency gap suggests the home side can generate clean looks at a much higher rate than the visitors.
A second, equally glaring contrast appears in scoring margins. Dartmouth averages 88.0 points while allowing just 56.0, yielding a +32.0 margin. Central Connecticut manages only 52.5 points per game and concedes 85.0, resulting in a –32.5 margin. The differential between the two teams’ net scores sits at 64.5 points, underscoring the likelihood of a lopsided result on paper.
The third signal flags Central Connecticut’s broader performance trend. The Blue Devils sit at 5‑14 straight‑up after a loss to a winning opponent, a 0.263 win percentage over a 19‑game sample. That recent record reflects difficulty closing games, especially against quality competition.
Overall the assessment is a pass; there is no line to take. The strength of the analysis is pass.
Team Comparison
Current Odds
Market odds not available from ESPN for this game.
Model Projection
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| CCSU Central Connecticut Blue Devils | +1165 | +34.6 | O 140.5 |
| DART Dartmouth Big Green | -1165 | -34.6 | U 140.5 |
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Key Matchup Factors
Key Matchup Factors:
- Market Total Signal (+140.50): This factor contributes +140.50 to the projection, favoring Dartmouth.
- Combined Tempo (+70.38): This factor contributes +70.38 to the projection, favoring Dartmouth.
- Scoring Margin Differential (+64.50): Dartmouth's scoring margin advantage of 64.50 points per game is one of the strongest statistical signals in this matchup.
- SOS-Adjusted Margin (+60.90): This factor contributes +60.90 to the projection, favoring Dartmouth.
Recent Trends
Dartmouth Trends:
- Dartmouth Big Green is 1-6 ATS with 3+ days rest
- Dartmouth Big Green is 1-5 ATS in conference games
- Dartmouth Big Green is 22-10 straight up vs teams below .500
- Dartmouth Big Green is 2-6 ATS home
- Dartmouth Big Green is 2-6 ATS with 2+ days rest
C Connecticut Trends:
- Central Connecticut Blue Devils is 2-10 straight up on the road as an underdog
- Central Connecticut Blue Devils is 0-6 straight up double-digit underdog
- Central Connecticut Blue Devils is 2-10 straight up underdog
- The over is 1-4 in Central Connecticut Blue Devils's games after a loss vs a winning team
- Central Connecticut Blue Devils is 5-14 straight up after a loss vs a winning team
Matchup Edges
Dartmouth
Advantages
- Strong 2-0 (1-0) overall record (100% win rate)
- Home court advantage worth 3.5 points in our model
- Strong offense averaging 88.0 PPG
- Elite defense allowing just 56.0 PPG
- Market Total Signal contributes +140.50 points to home projection
Disadvantages
- Poor home record at just 25% win rate at this venue
- Allowing 56.0 PPG on defense leaves room for opponent scoring
- Opponent still holds a 8% model win probability
C Connecticut
Advantages
- Points Allowed Differential contributes -29.00 points favoring away
- Net scoring margin of -32.5 PPG per game
- Model-projected win probability of 8%
Disadvantages
- Playing on the road, sacrificing 3.5 point of home court advantage
- Struggling with a 0-2 (0-0) record (0% win rate)
- Defense allows 85.0 PPG -- exploitable on the road
- Anemic offense at just 52.5 PPG limits scoring ceiling
- 3-game losing streak compounds road challenges