Charleston vs Liberty Prediction 11/7/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks
Chris Ruffolo
Mar 21, 2025; Seattle, WA, USA; Liberty Flames guard Kaden Metheny (3) reacts during the second half in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
MATCHUP
Cougars Charleston
Flames Liberty
Team Records
1-0
1-0
Where
Liberty Arena (VA), Lynchburg, VA
When
Friday, November 7, 2025
Time
06:00 PM EST
TV
YouTube
The Charleston Cougars and the Liberty Flames meet Friday in college basketball action from the Liberty Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Charleston Cougars vs. Liberty Flames prediction.
Charleston Cougars Recap
The Charleston Cougars come into this game looking to build on a 79-58 season-opening win over subdivision Tusculum last time out to start the year 1-0. After this game, Charleston will head on the road for a game against FAU.
Cougars Looking For Solid Road Win
Chris Davis and Chol Machot each had 14 point with Davis shooting 7 of 15 from the field, with 5 rebounds while Machot added 10 rebounds for the double-double. Kendall Taylor added 12 points with 11 rebounds for a double-double of his own, leading Charleston on the glass, while Christian Reeves added 12 points and 7 rebounds on 5 of 7 shooting. Martin Kalu added 11 points on 4 of 8 shooting with 6 rebounds and 2 steals and JLynn Counter added 10 points with 5 rebounds and a team-high 7 assists to cap off the scoring in double figures for Charleston in the win.
Liberty Flames Recap
The Liberty Flames come into this game looking to build on a 98-57 win over subdivision Kentucky Christian last time out to start the year at 1-0. After this game, Liberty will take on FAU at home.
Flames Looking To Keep Momentum Going At Home
Brett Decker Jr. led the Flames with 29 points on 10 of 14 shooting with 8 threes while Zach Cleveland added 13 points on 6 of 7 shooting with 10 rebounds and 5 assists for the double-double. JJ Harper chipped in 11 points on 4 of 5 shooting with 3 assists and a pair of steals and Ryan Jones chipped in 10 points on 4 of 6 shooting with a pair of threes to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Liberty in the winning effort. Colin Porter also chipped in 9 points on 3 threes with 5 rebounds and a team-high 6 assists.
College of Charleston Cougars @ Liberty Flames Betting Trends: November 7, 2025
Why the Liberty Flames will win
Liberty has won each of its last 11 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Liberty has won the first half in 16 of its last 17 games at Liberty Arena (Lynchburg).
Why the College of Charleston Cougars will win
College of Charleston has won each of its last eight night games against non-Conference opponents.
Liberty has lost eight of its last 10 night games against the Coastal Athletic Association.
College of Charleston has won the first half in each of its last seven Friday night games against non-Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
Eight of Liberty’s last nine night games against non-Conference opponents at Liberty Arena (Lynchburg) have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.
Seven of College of Charleston’s last nine games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
Liberty ranks 2nd for three-pointers attempted per game (37.0) in last season’s NCAA Tournament.
Liberty ranks T5th for opponent turnovers per game (14.0) in last season’s NCAA Tournament.
Charleston Cougars vs. Liberty Flames Prediction
I’m on Charleston and the points here. Liberty blew Charleston out in Charleston last year and I think this is a spot where the Cougars can at least keep this game close and give the Flames a better matchup than what they did last season. Give me the Cougars and the points in this one.
