Central Connecticut Blue Devils defeat Dartmouth Big Green 78-71: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks

Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · NCAAB · Central Connecticut Blue Devils 78, Dartmouth Big Green 71

The Central Connecticut Blue Devils beat the Dartmouth Big Green 78-71 in overtime on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Leede Arena. The Central Connecticut Blue Devils covered the spread as 8.5-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 140, with 149 points combined. AiQ went 2-1 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.

Central Connecticut Blue Devils vs. Dartmouth Big Green final score and game recap

The Central Connecticut Blue Devils led 33-30 at halftime. The Dartmouth Big Green outscored the Central Connecticut Blue Devils 36-33 in the second half. It was tied 66-66 at the end of regulation. The Central Connecticut Blue Devils won it in overtime.

The leading performers, from the box score:

Who covered the spread in Central Connecticut Blue Devils vs. Dartmouth Big Green?

The Central Connecticut Blue Devils covered the spread as 8.5-point underdogs and won outright, by 7 points.

The spread opened at Dartmouth Big Green -6.5 and closed at Dartmouth Big Green -8.5. AiQ's pick was the Central Connecticut Blue Devils +8.5: a win.

Did Central Connecticut Blue Devils vs. Dartmouth Big Green go over or under the total?

The game went over: 149 points combined against a closing total of 140, over by 9.

The total opened at 142.5 and closed at 140. AiQ's pick was the over 140.5, graded at that number rather than the close: a win.

How did AiQ's Central Connecticut Blue Devils vs. Dartmouth Big Green predictions do?

AiQ went 2-1 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.

AiQ was right on the spread and the total and wrong on the moneyline.

Central Connecticut Blue Devils vs. Dartmouth Big Green game prop results: team totals

AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.

Central Connecticut Blue Devils vs. Dartmouth Big Green odds: sportsbook value and line movement

Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Central Connecticut Blue Devils at +313 and the Dartmouth Big Green at -411. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Dartmouth Big Green a 77% favorite. The Central Connecticut Blue Devils won as the underdog at +313: $313 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Dartmouth Big Green, the price before the game was -375: priced below fair (−2.5% value).

The spread moved toward the Dartmouth Big Green between the open and the close, and the Central Connecticut Blue Devils covered. The total moved down from 142.5 to 140, and the game went over.

This result left the Central Connecticut Blue Devils 1-2 in the 2026-27 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 3 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 1 time.

This result left the Dartmouth Big Green 2-1 in the 2026-27 regular season (1-1 at home, 1-0 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 2 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 1 time.

What's next for Central Connecticut Blue Devils and Dartmouth Big Green?

Next for the Central Connecticut Blue Devils: at the Sacred Heart Pioneers on Thursday, November 12, 2026. Next for the Dartmouth Big Green: at the UAlbany Great Danes on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.