Drake vs Charleston Prediction 11/17/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Drake Bulldogs and Charleston Cougars meet Monday in the college basketball action at the TD Arena. Here’s a Drake vs Charleston Prediction. This article will include a Drake vs Charleston Pick.

Drake Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Drake Bulldogs lost to Robert Morris and SIU Edwardsville, and they play LSU next. Drake has won 10 of its last 13 games.

The Drake Bulldogs are averaging 76 points on 41.6 percent shooting and allowing 66 points on 38.3 percent shooting. Jalen Quinn is averaging 14.8 points and 4 rebounds, while Okku Federiko is averaging 13.3 points and 0.3 assists. Wilguens Jr. Exacte is the third double-digit scorer and Jaehshon Thomas is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The Drake Bulldogs are shooting 30.1 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free throw line. The Drake Bulldogs are allowing 32.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37 rebounds per game.

Charleston Cougars Betting Preview

The Charleston Cougars lost to FAU, beat South Carolina State, and they play UMASS next. Charleston has lost 3 of its last 5 games.

The Charleston Cougars are averaging 79.8 points on 45.1 percent shooting and allowing 75.8 points on 42.4 percent shooting. Martin Kalu is averaging 14 points and 1.8 assists, while Chol Machot is averaging 13 points and 5.8 rebounds. Jlynn Counter is the third double-digit scorer and Mister Dean is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Charleston Cougars are shooting 25 percent from beyond the arc and 70.4 percent from the free throw line. The Charleston Cougars are allowing 38 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.3 rebounds per game.

Why the College of Charleston Cougars will win

• College of Charleston has won 20 of its last 21 games against non-Conference opponents at TD Arena.
• Drake has lost three of its last four games against non-Conference opponents.
• Drake has lost the first half in four of its last five games.

Why the Drake Bulldogs will win

• Drake has won each of its last nine Monday night games.

Total Points Facts

• Twelve of Drake’s last 14 games have produced a total of 141 or fewer points.
• Six of College of Charleston’s last seven night games against non-Conference opponents at TD Arena have produced a total of 149+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• College of Charleston ranks 13th among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (10.0%).
• College of Charleston ranks 36th among Division 1 teams for assist to turnover ratio this season (1.82).
• Drake ranks T24th among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (9.0).
• Drake ranks 35th among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (11.2%).

Drake vs Charleston Prediction

Drake doesn’t seem to have the same offensive explosion it’s had in past years, and it’s failed to cover all 3 games this season. Drake has failed to cover 6 of its last 9 games overall. Charleston is coming off its best showing of the season and usually wins games it’s supposed to win. I doubt Drake has the offensive horses to keep up in this game on the road. The line is reasonable. Give me Charleston and chalk.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Charleston -5.5