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Central Conn vs. St. Francis (PA) prediction: Central Connecticut State favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/17/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Central Conn vs St. Francis (PA) predictions for college basketball Saturday.
St. Francis (PA) and Central Conn will meet in men's college basketball action at DeGol Arena on Saturday, starting at 2:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model projects Central Connecticut State as the most likely winner of the Central Conn vs. St. Francis (PA) game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Central Conn vs. St. Francis (PA) prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between Central Conn and St. Francis (PA) 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives Central Connecticut State a 77% chance of beating St. Francis (PA). Our predicted final score has Central Connecticut State winning 75-68.
According to our model, Central Connecticut State (-6.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 144.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of staying under.
Central Conn vs. St. Francis (PA) odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Central Conn | St. Francis (PA) |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -6.5 (-104) | +6.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | -278 | +225 |
| Total | o144.5 (-106) | u144.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Central Conn vs. St. Francis (PA) picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Central Connecticut State -6.5 | -104 |
| Moneyline | Central Connecticut State | -278 |
| Total | Under 144.5 | -110 |
According to our best men's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is Central Connecticut State -6.5 at the spread.
Central Conn vs. St. Francis (PA) game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball action between St. Francis (PA) and Central Conn at DeGol Arena is scheduled to start at 2:00 PM ET.
- Who: Central Connecticut State vs. St. Francis (PA)
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM ET/11:00AM PT
- Venue: DeGol Arena
Conclusion
We predict Central Connecticut State, with a 77% win probability, will likely beat St. Francis (PA) on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Central Connecticut State vs. St. Francis (PA) insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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