Charleston vs Elon Prediction 12/31/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Charleston vs Elon prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, December 31st at the Schar Center in Elon, North Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Charleston Cougars Betting Preview

The Charleston Cougars are 8-6 (1-0) this season after they defeated Drexel by a score of 72-63 in their last game. Charleston trailed 34-28 at halftime, but they scored 44 points in the second half for the comeback win. The Cougars shot 53% from the field, 26% on three pointers, and 56% on free throws in the game. Jlynn Counter led Charleston with 29 points and six assists, while Chol Machot added 14 points and six rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Charleston defeated Northern Kentucky by a score of 85-74 and The Citadel by a score of 82-78. The Cougars have scored 75.1 points per game with 37.2 rebounds and 11.9 assists per game, while they have allowed 73.6 points against per game this season. Jlynn Counter is averaging 15.5 points and 5.2 rebounds per game, while Connor Hickman is averaging 12.8 points and 4.0 rebounds per game for the Cougars. Charleston is shooting 43.8% from the field, 71.6% on free throws, and 27.7% on three pointers this season. 

Elon Phoenix Betting Preview

The Elon Phoenix are 9-5 (1-0) this year after they defeated Northeastern by a score of 103-91 in their last game. Elon led 46-43 at halftime and added 57 points in the second half for the double-digit win. The Phoenix shot 62% from the field, 44% on three pointers, and 76% on free throws in the game. Kacper Klaczek led Elon with 28 points and 12 rebounds, while Chandler Cuthrell added 28 points and two rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Elon defeated Green Bay by a score of 97-63, but lost to Virginia Tech by a score of 82-81 before that. The Phoenix have scored 87.1 points per game with 38.1 rebounds and 16.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 78.4 points against per game this season. Chandler Cuthrell is averaging 21.6 points and 6.7 rebounds per game, while Randall Pettus II is averaging 13.9 points and 3.6 rebounds per game for the Phoenix. Elon is shooting 48.2% from the field, 73.8% on free throws, and 35.5% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Elon Phoenix will win

• Elon has won each of its last four home games.

Why the College of Charleston Cougars will win

• College of Charleston has won nine of its last 10 road games against Elon.
• Elon has lost each of its last four day games against Conference opponents.
• Elon has lost the first half in each of its last three day games against the Coastal Athletic Association.

Total Points Facts

• Twenty of Elon’s last 21 day games against the Coastal Athletic Association have produced a total of 156 or fewer points.
• Each of College of Charleston’s last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Schar Center have produced a total of 154 or fewer points.

Charleston vs Elon Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup with a 1-0 record to start conference play, but Elon will be at home here. The Phoenix have won four of their last five games and they have scored 81 points or more in four of their last five. Charleston is looking for their fifth win in a row, but they are shooting just 44% on the season. The Cougars are the better defensive team, but I have concerns about how they will shoot on the road. Take Elon to get a big win at home here.

David Racey's Pick: Elon ML