Massachusetts vs Charleston Prediction 11/21/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The UMass Minutemen and Charleston Cougars meet Friday in the college basketball action at the UVI Sports & Fitness Center. Here’s a Massachusetts vs Charleston Prediction. This article will include a Massachusetts vs Charleston Pick.

UMass Minutemen Betting Preview

The UMass Minutemen beat Le Moyne and Central Connecticut, and they play Harvard next. UMass has won 3 straight games.

The UMass Minutemen are averaging 83.3 points on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 74.3 points on 43.8 percent shooting. Leonardo Bettiol is averaging 18.5 points and 10.5 rebounds, while K’Jei Parker is averaging 16.5 points and 1.5 rebounds. Marcus Banks Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Daniel Hankins-Sanford is grabbing 5.5 rebounds. The UMass Minutemen are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 63.1 percent from the free throw line. The UMass Minutemen are allowing 32.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.5 rebounds per game.

Charleston Cougars Betting Preview

The Charleston Cougars lost to Drake, beat South Carolina State, and they play Belmont next. Charleston has lost 3 of its last 4 games.

The Charleston Cougars are averaging 76.2 points on 42.9 percent shooting and allowing 74.8 points on 42.4 percent shooting. Jlynn Counter is averaging 13 points and 4.2 assists, while Martin Kalu is averaging 12.6 points and 5 rebounds. Chol Machot is the third double-digit scorer and Mister Dean is grabbing 5.5 rebounds. The Charleston Cougars are shooting 24.8 percent from beyond the arc and 69.2 percent from the free throw line. The Charleston Cougars are allowing 37.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.2 rebounds per game.

Why the College of Charleston Cougars will win

• Massachusetts has lost each of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
• College of Charleston has won 29 of its last 37 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Massachusetts has lost the first half in five of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.

Why the Massachusetts Minutemen will win

• Massachusetts has won each of its last three games against non-Conference opponents.
• College of Charleston has lost three of its last four games against non-Conference opponents.
• College of Charleston has lost the first half in three of its last four games.

Matchup/League Facts

• College of Charleston ranks T13th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (4.2).
• College of Charleston ranks 19th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (62.6%).
• Massachusetts ranks T34th among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (19.0).
• Massachusetts ranks 48th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (27.8).

Massachusetts vs Charleston Prediction

UMass is probably the more talented team, but this is a neutral site game in the Virgin Islands, and it’s going to take time for guys to adjust to the gym. We’ve seen these games before. They’re often sloppy with low percentage shooting. Also, UMass is winning, but has failed to cover 3 of its last 4 games and is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games overall. Charleston is losing games and that Drake loss doesn’t look good, but it’s not like the Cougars are getting blown off the floor. Give me the points.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Charleston +2.5