Charleston vs UNC Wilmington Prediction 2/13/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Charleston vs UNC Wilmington prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, February 13th at the Trask Coliseum in Wilmington, North Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Charleston Cougars Betting Preview

The Charleston Cougars are 19-6 (9-3) this season after they defeated Elon in overtime by a score of 88-83 in their last game. Charleston led 44-36 at halftime, but they only scored 27 points in the second half, before getting the win in overtime. The Cougars shot 39.7% from the field, 39.3% on three-pointers, and 67.6% on free throws in the game. Ante Brzovic led Charleston with 27 points and 10 rebounds, while Derrin Boyd added 24 points and three rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Cougars defeated NC A&T by a score of 66-63 but did lose to William & Mary by a score of 90-75 before that. Charleston has won four of their last five games and they are currently tied for third in the CAA standings with a 9-3 record. Charleston has scored 78.4 points per game and they have allowed 74.8 points per game, while also averaging 36.4 rebounds and 16.1 assists per game this season. Ante Brzovic is averaging 19.0 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game, while Derrin Boyd is averaging 14.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game this year. Charleston is shooting 45.1% from the field, 74.6% on free throws, and 35% on three-pointers this season. 

UNC Wilmington Seahawks Betting Preview

The UNC Wilmington Seahawks are 20-5 (10-2) this year after they defeated Drexel in double overtime by a score of 81-79 in their last game. UNC Wilmington led 32-29 at halftime, but they were held to 29 points in the second half, before getting the win in overtime. The Seahawks shot 48.4% from the field, 41.2% on three-pointers, and 48% on free throws in the game. Sean Moore led UNC Wilmington with 23 points and 15 rebounds, while Khamari McGriff added 16 points and six rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Seahawks defeated Delaware by a score of 77-67 and Stony Brook by a score of 80-70. UNC Wilmington has won eight games in a row and they are currently second in the CAA standings with a 10-2 record. UNC Wilmington has scored 80.2 points per game and they have allowed 70.2 points per game, while also averaging 39.6 rebounds and 15.3 assists per game this season. Donovan Newby is averaging 15.7 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game, while Khamari McGriff is averaging 11.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks per game this year. UNC Wilmington is shooting 46.8% from the field, 72.6% on free throws, and 35% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Charleston will beat UNC Wilmington

• College of Charleston has won 20 of its last 22 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• North Carolina-Wilmington has lost five of its last six games following an overtime win.

Charleston vs UNC Wilmington Prediction 

UNC Wilmington comes into this matchup on a nice winning streak and they will be at home for this game. The Seahawks have been one of the best teams in the CAA so far this year and they are scoring over 80 points per game. UNC Wilmington is shooting 46.8% from the field this year and their defense has allowed 67 points or fewer in three of their last five. Charleston has won four of their last five games, but they did lose their last road game against William & Mary. The Seahawks did win the first meeting between these teams by a score of 85-83 and I think we are in for another very close game here. Take Charleston and the points.