Charleston vs Elon Prediction 1/25/25 College Basketball Picks

The Charleston Cougars and Elon Phoenix meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Schar Center. Here’s a Charleston vs Elon Prediction. This article will include a Charleston vs Elon Pick.

Charleston Cougars Betting Preview

The Charleston Cougars beat Northeastern, lost to UNC Wilmington, and they play Stony Brook, William & Mary, and NC A&T next. The Charleston Cougars are averaging 78.4 points on 44.9 percent shooting and allowing 74.4 points on 43.8 percent shooting. Ante Brzovic is averaging 18.4 points and 3 assists, while Deywilk Tavarez is averaging 14.1 points and 3.6 rebounds. Derrin Boyd is the third double-digit scorer and AJ Smith is grabbing 3.4 rebounds. The Charleston Cougars are shooting 35.6 percent from beyond the arc and 76.9 percent from the free throw line. The Charleston Cougars are allowing 31.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.9 rebounds per game.

Elon Phoenix Betting Preview

The Elon Phoenix lost to Delaware, beat Monmouth, and they play Hofstra, Northeastern, and Campbell next. The Elon Phoenix are averaging 76.2 points on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 67.3 points on 38.5 percent shooting. TJ Simpkins is averaging 15.6 points and 3.2 assists, while Nick Dorn is averaging 15.3 points and 3.6 rebounds. Sam Sherry is the third double-digit scorer and TK Simpkins is dishing 2.5 assists. The Elon Phoenix are shooting 31.4 percent from beyond the arc and 72.5 percent from the free throw line. The Elon Phoenix are allowing 31.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.9 rebounds per game.

Charleston vs Elon Injury Report

Neither Charleston nor Elon has a player listed on its injury report.

Charleston vs Elon Prediction

You can argue the Charleston Cougars are the better team, and they’ve won four road games this season. Charleston has also owned Elon over the years, with wins in eight of the last 10 games. However, Elon has yet to lose at home through eight tries, and the difference is the defense. The Elon Phoenix are holding teams under 40 percent shooting on the season, and they’re also top-100 in points allowed and three-point percentage defense. This feels like a year Elon can make a run at the CAA, and this is a statement game to prove it. We’re not being asked to lay much in this spot. Give me Elon and the small chalk.