How to watch Central Connecticut State vs. Wagner basketball game
Halftime Report
Only one more half stands between CCSU and the win they were favored to collect coming into this evening. They have jumped out to a quick 33-32 lead against Wagner.
CCSU entered the match having won five straight and they’re just one half away from another. Will they make it six, or will Wagner step up and spoil it? We’ll know soon.
Who’s Playing
Wagner Seahawks @ CCSU Blue Devils
Current Records: Wagner 8-7, CCSU 11-4
How To Watch
- When: Friday, January 10, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: William H. Detrick Gymnasium — New Britain, Connecticut
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Online Streaming: Catch select College Basketball matches on Fubo (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket Cost: $21.00
What to Know
Wagner has enjoyed a five-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They and the CCSU Blue Devils will face off in a Northeast battle at 7:00 p.m. ET on Friday at William H. Detrick Gymnasium. Coming off a loss in a game the Seahawks were expected to win, they now face the more daunting task of proving themselves against unfavorable odds.
Last Sunday, Wagner came up short against FDU and fell 71-59. That’s two games in a row now that the Seahawks have lost by exactly 12 points.
Meanwhile, CCSU had already won four in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 17.3 points) and they went ahead and made it five on Sunday. They rang in the new year with a 62-50 victory over the Lakers.
Wagner’s loss dropped their record down to 8-7. As for CCSU, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they’ve won nine of their last ten contests, which provided a nice bump to their 11-4 record this season.
While only Wagner took care of their fans the last time they played, neither team managed to cover. Going forward, CCSU is the favorite in this one, as the experts expect to see them win by ten points. Those brave souls putting their money on Wagner against the spread have faith in an upset since their 4-7 ATS record can’t hold a candle to CCSU’s 11-3.
Wagner beat CCSU 66-56 in their previous matchup back in March of 2024. Will Wagner repeat their success, or does CCSU have a better game plan this time around? We’ll find out soon enough.
Odds
CCSU is a big 10-point favorite against Wagner, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 10-point spread, and stayed right there.
The oddsmakers are predicting a defensive showdown and set the over/under low at 118 points.
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Series History
Wagner has won 6 out of their last 10 games against CCSU.
- Mar 09, 2024 – Wagner 66 vs. CCSU 56
- Feb 22, 2024 – CCSU 73 vs. Wagner 72
- Jan 27, 2024 – CCSU 69 vs. Wagner 68
- Feb 16, 2023 – CCSU 58 vs. Wagner 57
- Jan 20, 2023 – Wagner 72 vs. CCSU 50
- Feb 19, 2022 – Wagner 78 vs. CCSU 68
- Feb 03, 2022 – Wagner 54 vs. CCSU 52
- Feb 26, 2021 – CCSU 83 vs. Wagner 77
- Feb 25, 2021 – Wagner 83 vs. CCSU 63
- Feb 21, 2020 – Wagner 68 vs. CCSU 56
