Sacred Heart -4.5 is my pick against C Connecticut, with the Pioneers' free throws giving them a way to create separation late.
Against its first two Division I opponents, Sacred Heart made 40 of 47 free throws, compared with their combined 24 of 32. Central Connecticut allowed Dartmouth 20 attempts at the line in its last game while taking 13.
Sacred Heart collected 13 offensive rebounds against Maine and 13 at New Hampshire, versus 6 and 8 for those opponents. Dartmouth just outrebounded Central Connecticut 15-9 on the offensive glass.
I'm looking for those extra possessions and free throws to build a lead of at least 5. In its 81-76 overtime win at New Hampshire, Sacred Heart made 6 of 8 free throws in the extra period and scored its final 3 points at the line.