NCAAB · November 2, 2026 · 6:30 PM ET
CENTRAL CONNECTICUT ST BLUE DEVILS @ TEMPLE OWLS
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Matchup Analysis
Temple opens at home
Temple hosts Central Connecticut at the Liacouras Center on Monday, Nov. 2, with a 6:30 p.m. tip on ESPN+ and its season opener.
SourceCCSU brings a proven perimeter résumé
Central Connecticut led the NEC and ranked 32nd nationally in three-point shooting last season; returning Roddy Jones hit 38.8% from deep and ranked fifth in the conference.
SourceBlue Devils face a high bar in the NEC
CCSU went 18-12 overall and 12-6 in the NEC last season before exiting in the conference tournament quarterfinals; league coaches picked the Blue Devils tied for third.
SourceTemple has major rotation questions
Temple has 10 newcomers, so preseason work will help determine its lineup and bench roles. Derrian Ford and Gavin Griffiths are returning players who earned preseason all-conference recognition.
SourcePick Ideas
Central Connecticut +15
At +15, consider the Blue Devils to stay within the number; the large roster turnover makes it a measured lean.
Under 144 points — small lean
Under 144 is a small lean because CCSU ranked fifth nationally in fewest fouls committed last season.
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