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Chargers vs Blue Devils Picks and Predictions – Sunday January 4, 2026
New Haven heads to New Britain for a Northeast conference game against Central Connecticut State on Sunday, January 4 at 1:00 PM ET. The setting is the William H. Detrick Gymnasium, and the smaller-gym NEC environment usually rewards teams that can execute in the half court and take care of the ball.
Central Connecticut State is priced as a clear home favorite at -8.5 with a low total of 128.5. That combination tells you oddsmakers expect CCSU to control the game without it turning into a track meet. For New Haven, the path is keeping the possession count low, avoiding live-ball turnovers, and making CCSU work for every quality look.
New Haven Chargers vs Central Connecticut State Blue Devils Odds
These are the current betting lines, and bettors should continue monitoring the latest college basketball odds as numbers can shift closer to tip.
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven Chargers | +325 | +8.5 (-111) | 128.5 (-113) |
| Central Connecticut State Blue Devils | -444 | -8.5 (-112) | 128.5 (-113) |
New Haven Chargers Betting Form
New Haven is coming off a strong 70-55 win over Stonehill, and that result matters because it’s the exact style of game they need again here: controlled possessions, solid shot selection, and enough interior efficiency to avoid long scoring droughts. They don’t have to win a shooting contest from deep to stay inside +8.5, but they do need to stay stable offensively and not give CCSU easy runouts.
The Chargers’ shooting profile suggests the best offense comes from inside the arc. The overall field goal percentage is middling, but the two-point percentage is more workable, which lines up with a game script where they try to shorten the game and get quality looks rather than trade threes. If New Haven can get to decent shots early and keep their defensive rebounding clean, they can make this spread uncomfortable for the favorite.
For a deeper look at trends and game logs, check New Haven stats and results.
Central Connecticut State Blue Devils Betting Form
Central Connecticut State is coming off an 84-78 loss to LIU, but the offense is clearly the strength. They’ve been strong at home, and the shooting numbers from three pop immediately. A team that can hit threes at a high clip in a small home gym has real separation potential, and that’s the main reason the line is sitting near double digits.
From a betting standpoint, CCSU’s edge is that they can build margin without needing high pace. If they’re getting clean perimeter looks and not turning it over, they can string together 8-2 runs that quickly stretch the game beyond one possession. Their shot-making also gives them a strong path to covering even if New Haven is hanging around for 25 minutes.
For more context on form and splits, check Central Connecticut State schedule and stats.
New Haven Chargers vs Central Connecticut State Blue Devils Matchup Breakdown
This is a classic profile clash. New Haven wants the game slowed down, possessions valued, and scoring coming from two-point efficiency. CCSU’s biggest advantage is perimeter shot-making, and threes are how favorites cover spreads like -8.5 without needing the underdog to collapse.
The total at 128.5 is telling you to expect a controlled pace, and that fits New Haven’s best path. But low totals can be tricky, because one hot shooting stretch from CCSU can put the over in play quickly even if the game is not fast. The real question is whether New Haven can score enough to keep CCSU’s foot on the gas. If the Chargers sit in the low 60s again, CCSU can cover while the total still stays under.
Late-game dynamics matter too. With a spread in this range, you’re not guaranteed intentional fouling, but if New Haven is down 7-10 late, you can still see a foul-or-extend situation that adds points to the final minute. That matters more for the total than for the side.
New Haven Chargers vs Central Connecticut State Blue Devils Predictions and Best Bets
I lean Central Connecticut State -8.5. The offensive gap is significant, and the three-point profile gives CCSU the cleanest path to margin in this type of gym. New Haven can hang around if they control tempo and finish inside, but they’re walking a tightrope because they don’t have the same easy scoring routes.
On the total, I lean under 128.5. The number already expects a slower game, and New Haven’s best script is exactly that. Unless CCSU shoots the lights out from deep, it’s hard to see both teams contributing enough offense to push this comfortably into the 130s.
Best Bet: Under 128.5 (-113)
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