The Citadel (3-2) vs College of Charleston (2-1)
November 20, 2024 at 06:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: The Citadel +10.5 / College of Charleston -10.5 — Over/Under: 148
The Charleston Cougars and The Citadel Bulldogs meet Wednesday in college basketball action at the McAlister Field House. Here’s a College of Charleston vs The Citadel Prediction. This article will include a College of Charleston vs The Citadel Pick.
Charleston Cougars Betting Preview
The Charleston Cougars beat FAU, lost to Liberty, and they play Rhode Island, Northern Kentucky, and Saint Joseph’s next. The Charleston Cougars are averaging 85.5 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 83.8 points on 46.6 percent shooting. Ante Brzovic is averaging 27.5 points and 3 assists, while Deywilk Tavarez is averaging 13.3 points and 3 rebounds. CJ Fulton is the third double-digit scorer and Jaxon Prunty is grabbing 1.3 rebounds. The Charleston Cougars are shooting 40.5 percent from beyond the arc and 76.8 percent from the free throw line. The Charleston Cougars are allowing 37.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.8 rebounds per game.
The Citadel Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Citadel Bulldogs beat Stetson, lost to North Carolina A&T, and they play Campbell, Central Arkansas, and Vanderbilt next. The Citadel Bulldogs are averaging 74.4 points on 43.9 percent shooting and allowing 62.6 points on 38.4 percent shooting. Brody Fox is averaging 19 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Sola Adebisi is averaging 10.4 points and 8.6 rebounds. Keynan Davis is dishing 0.8 assists and Cameron Glover is grabbing 1.8 rebounds. The Citadel Bulldogs are shooting 28.1 percent from beyond the arc and 57.8 percent from the free throw line. The Citadel Bulldogs are allowing 24.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.8 rebounds per game.
Why the College of Charleston Cougars will win
- College of Charleston has won each of its last nine night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- The Citadel has lost 24 of its last 25 night games following a home loss.
Total Points Facts
- Eleven of College of Charleston’s last 12 road night games against the Southern Conference have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.
- Eight of The Citadel’s last nine night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Citadel ranks 14th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (4.6).
- The Citadel ranks 21st among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (24.7%).
College of Charleston vs The Citadel Prediction
Neither the Charleston Cougars nor Citadel Bulldogs are coming off their best performances, where they both lost outright as favorites. With that said the Charleston Cougars have a clear edge on the offensive side and play with a pace that’s sure to make the Bulldogs uncomfortable. Also, Charleston has the best player on the floor. The Charleston Cougars are also 3-1 ATS on the season. I’ll lay the points with the Cougars on Wednesday afternoon.