Hampton vs College of Charleston Prediction College Basketball Picks 1/2/25

In this article, we will formulate a Hampton vs College of Charleston Prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday, January 2nd, at the TD Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Pirates’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Cougars’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Hampton 

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving the College of Charleston 

-Recent betting trends in games played between Hampton and College of Charleston

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Pirates and Cougars. 

Hampton Has Won Five Straight

Hampton has won five straight games and they have a ton of confidence right now. Hampton faced off against Howard in the last game and they scored 83 points while the defense gave up 67 points. Wayne Briston Jr put up 18 points, five rebounds, and one assist. There were four different players that put up at least 11 points. Two games ago against Loyola Maryland, the offense scored 76 points and they ended up winning by eight points.

Hampton is averaging 76.3 points while their defense is giving up 68.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 164th in the league while the defense is ranked 106th. Noah Farrakhan is averaging 13.6 points while shooting 40.9 percent from the field and 30.6 percent from behind the three-point line. George Beale Jr is averaging 12.2 points while shooting 43 percent from the field. 

Why Hampton Will Cover Against the College of Charleston 

• Hampton has won each of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

College of Charleston Has Won Two Straight

The College of Charleston has won two straight games, and they have a ton of confidence right now. In the last game against Charlotte, the offense scored 84 points and they ended up winning by three points. Ante Brozovic had a strong game putting up 32 points, 14 rebounds, and two assists. There were three different players that put up at least 14 points. The Cougars shot 46.8 percent from the field but only 28.6 percent from deep. Charlotte shot 39.7 percent and 22.2 percent from deep against them.

The College of Charleston on the season is averaging 78.8 points while their defense is giving up 75.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 104th in the league while the defense is ranked 296th. In this game, if they want to find success the defense is going to need to step up in a big way. Charleston will meet Towson after this game.

Hampton vs College of Charleston Prediction

Give me Hampton here. These are both teams that can score, but the difference is one of these teams can’t really defend. Hampton is giving up only 68.2 points per game while the College of Charleston is giving up 75.9 points per game. Hampton is averaging 76.3 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score. College of Charleston is going to have no answer, and Hampton is going to end up cruising here. Back Hampton to cover the spread. This is one of my favorite plays on the board.