Monmouth vs Charleston Prediction 3/9/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Monmouth vs Charleston prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, March 9th at CareFirst Arena in Washington, DC. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Monmouth Hawks Betting Preview

The Monmouth Hawks are 13-19 (10-8) this year after they defeated Hofstra by a score of 65-60 in their last game. Monmouth was tied at 28 at halftime and they scored 37 points in the second half for the win. The Hawks shot 42.3% from the field, 33.3% on three-pointers, and 62.5% on free throws in the game. Jack Collins led Monmouth with 18 points and four rebounds, while Jaret Valencia added 12 points and two rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Hawks lost to Drexel by a score of 71-61 but did beat Elon by a score of 79-76 before that. Monmouth has won four of their last five games and they finished tied for fifth in the CAA standings with a 10-8 record. Monmouth has scored 70.3 points per game and they have allowed 75.7 points per game, while also averaging 34.1 rebounds and 11.6 assists per game this season. Abdi Bashir Jr. is averaging 20.3 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game, while Madison Durr is averaging 12.9 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game this year. Monmouth is shooting 41% from the field, 74.4% on free throws, and 35.3% on three-pointers this season. 

Charleston Cougars Betting Preview

The Charleston Cougars are 23-8 (13-5) this season after they defeated Campbell by a score of 87-65 in their last game. Charleston led 41-26 at halftime and added 46 points in the second half to pull away with the win. The Cougars shot 54% from the field, 44% on three-pointers, and 80% on free throws in the game. Colby Duggan led Campbell with 19 points and three rebounds, while Cam Gregory added 12 points and six rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that victory, the Cougars defeated Delaware by a score of 94-84 but did lose to Drexel by a score of 64-55 before that. Charleston has won four of their last five games and they finished third in the CAA standings with a 13-5 record. Charleston has scored 77.5 points per game and they have allowed 73.9 points per game, while also averaging 35.9 rebounds and 16.1 assists per game this season. Ante Brzovic is averaging 18.5 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game, while Derrin Boyd is averaging 13.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game this year. Charleston is shooting 45.7% from the field, 71.6% on free throws, and 35.1% on three-pointers this season. 

Monmouth vs Charleston Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup playing very well over the last few weeks, so this should be a very entertaining game to watch. Charleston did have the better regular season and they have scored 87 and 94 points in their last two games. The Cougars are shooting 45.7% from the field this year, while the Hawks are only shooting 41% from the field. Monmouth has also allowed nearly 76 points per game this year, so they have had some issues on both ends of the court. Monmouth did beat Charleston in their lone regular-season meeting by a score of 84-73, but I just can’t trust their shooting against a Charleston defense that has been solid in recent games. Take the Cougars to cover here. 

David Racey's Pick: Charleston ATS