College of Charleston (3-2) vs Northern Kentucky (1-4)
November 27, 2024 at 01:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: College of Charleston -6.5 / Northern Kentucky +6.5 — Over/Under:
The Northern Kentucky Norse and Charleston Cougars meet Wednesday in college basketball action at the TD Arena. Here’s a Northern Kentucky vs College of Charleston Prediction. This article will include a Northern Kentucky vs College of Charleston Pick.
Northern Kentucky Norse Betting Preview
The Northern Kentucky Norse lost to Nicholls and Cincinnati, and they play Bellarmine, Akron, and IUPUI. The Northern Kentucky Norse are averaging 57.8 points on 38.9 percent shooting and allowing 70.8 points on 42.7 percent shooting. Josh Dilling is averaging 12 points and 2.6 rebounds, while Sam Vinson is averaging 10 points and 3.6 assists. Trey Robinson is dishing 3 assists and Keeyan Itejere is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Northern Kentucky Norse are shooting 28.7 percent from beyond the arc and 67 percent from the free throw line. The Northern Kentucky Norse are allowing 34.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.5 rebounds per game.
Charleston Cougars Betting Preview
The Charleston Cougars beat The Citadel, lost to Rhode Island, and they play Saint Joseph’s, Wofford, and Oregon State next. The Charleston Cougars are averaging 78.5 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 81.3 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Ante Brzovic is averaging 22.7 points and 3.2 assists, while Deywilk Tavarez is averaging 12 points and 2.5 rebounds. CJ Fulton is the third double-digit scorer and Jaxon Prunty is grabbing 1.3 rebounds. The Charleston Cougars are shooting 32.8 percent from beyond the arc and 75.6 percent from the free throw line. The Charleston Cougars are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.2 rebounds per game.
Why the College of Charleston Cougars will win
- College of Charleston has won 17 of its last 18 home games against non-conference opponents.
- Northern Kentucky has lost seven of its last eight games against non-conference opponents.
- Northern Kentucky has lost the first half in each of its last eight Wednesday road games against non-conference opponents.
Northern Kentucky vs College of Charleston Prediction
The Northern Kentucky Norse haven’t had the easiest schedule in the world, but they’re 1-4 SU and 0-4 ATS and have an offense that’s one of the worst in college basketball. At some point, Northern Kentucky has to show me something before I can back this team. The Charleston Cougars are 4-2 ATS, and they’ve done a good job of beating up on the teams they’re supposed to beat up on. I’ll lay the points with the Charleston Cougars at home.