Charleston vs Hampton Prediction 2/26/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Charleston Cougars and Hampton Pirates meet Thursday in college basketball action at the Convocation Center. Here’s a Charleston vs. Hampton prediction. This article will include a Charleston vs. Hampton pick.

Charleston Cougars Betting Preview

The Charleston Cougars beat NC A&T and Monmouth, and they play UNC Wilmington next. Charleston has won 3 straight games.

The Charleston Cougars are averaging 78.3 points on 44.5 percent shooting and allowing 75.7 points on 41.8 percent shooting. Jlynn Counter is averaging 15.9 points and 5.6 assists, while Connor Hickman is averaging 11.1 points and 3.5 rebounds. Christian Reeves is the third double-digit scorer, and Mister Dean is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The Charleston Cougars are shooting 29.6 percent from beyond the arc and 73.8 percent from the free throw line. The Charleston Cougars are allowing 31.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.6 rebounds per game.

Hampton Pirates Betting Preview

The Hampton Pirates lost to Stony Brook and Hofstra, and they play Northeastern next. Hampton has lost 6 of its last 8 games.

The Hampton Pirates are averaging 69.2 points on 41.4 percent shooting and allowing 69.5 points on 44.7 percent shooting. Michael Eley is averaging 12.9 points and 0.7 assists, while Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt is averaging 11.7 points and 1.6 rebounds. Daniel Johnson is dishing out 0.6 assists, and Xzavier Long is grabbing 9.7 rebounds. The Hampton Pirates are shooting 29.7 percent from beyond the arc and 71.1 percent from the free throw line. The Hampton Pirates are allowing 31.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.9 rebounds per game.

Why the Hampton Pirates will win

• Hampton has won 13 of its last 14 games at Hampton Convocation Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the College of Charleston Cougars will win

• The College of Charleston has won eight of its last nine day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Hampton has lost four of its last five day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• The College of Charleston has won the first half in 25 of its last 31 day games against the Coastal Athletic Association.

Total Points: Facts

• Each of the College of Charleston’s last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents has produced a total of 140 or fewer points.
• Four of Hampton’s last five home games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 142+ points.

Charleston vs Hampton Prediction

Charleston is the better team and has 6 road wins, so seeing a decent-sized line isn’t surprising. The issue here is Hampton has been strong at home with a 9-1 SU record, and it took Charleston down to the wire last month on the road. That was a tied game with less than five minutes left. It’s also an extremely early start, which usually favors the home team. It wouldn’t be surprising to see Charleston come out a bit sluggish. Potential upset here? Give me Hampton and the points on Thursday morning.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Hampton +4.5