SC State vs Charleston Southern Prediction 12/8/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Charleston Southern Buccaneers and the South Carolina State Bulldogs will meet on Monday evening in a non‑conference matchup at The Buc Dome in North Charleston, South Carolina.

Charleston Southern Buccaneers Betting Preview

The Charleston Southern Buccaneers enter Monday’s contest with a 6–5 win‑loss record, including a 4–0 mark at home. The Buccaneers have compiled wins over Toccoa Falls, The Citadel, IU Indianapolis, East Carolina, Piedmont, and Warren Wilson, while dropping games to Virginia Tech, Alabama A&M, Lindenwood, South Carolina, and UT Martin. In the Charleston Southern Buccaneers 93–81 win over Piedmont last month, guard Brycen Blaine tallied 25 points on 8 of 16 shooting from the field and 4 of 12 from three-point range.

The Charleston Southern Buccaneers average 75.3 points on 41.6 percent shooting from the field and 34.4 percent shooting from three‑point range per game. The Buccaneers are allowing opponents 79.8 points on 42.4 percent shooting from the field per game.

Junior guard Brycen Blaine leads the Charleston Southern Golden Eagles with 20.3 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1 steal per game. Junior guard A’lahn Sumler adds 12.6 points and 3.7 assists per game. Senior guard Luke Williams averages 11.3 points, 2.9 rebounds and 5.4 assists per contest.

South Carolina State Bulldogs Betting Preview

The South Carolina State Bulldogs enter Monday’s contest with a 0–9 record, including an 0–7 mark on the road. The Bulldogs have dropped games to Louisville, Samford, North Carolina A&T, Charleston, Chattanooga, South Dakota, Missouri, Winthrop, and Bethune‑Cookman. In the South Carolina State Bulldogs 82–81 loss to South Dakota two weeks ago, forward Cameron Clark posted 17 point, 6 rebounds, 3 blocks and 1 steal.

The South Carolina State Bulldogs average 66.5 points on 38.1 percent shooting from the field and 31.8 percent shooting from three‑point range per game. Defensively, the Bulldogs are allowing opponents 88.7 points per game which ranks an abysmal 351st in the nation.

Junior guard Owen Bronston Jr. leads the South Carolina State Bulldogs averaging 13 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1 steal per game. Sophomore guard Jayden Johnson is averaging 8.1 points, 2.2 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.4 steals a contest.

Why the Charleston Southern Buccaneers Will Win

•            Quality offense. The Charleston Southern Buccaneers average over 75 points per game this season.

•            Balanced roster. Blaine, Sumler, and Williams provide scoring, rebounding, and playmaking ability.

•            Home dominance. The Charleston Southern Buccaneers are unbeaten at home (4-0) this season.

Why the South Carolina State Bulldogs Will Win

•            Quality guard play. Junior guard Owen Bronston Jr. is averaging 13 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1 steal per game.

•            Interior presence. Talented forwards Cameron Clark and Derwin Hodge Jr. provide rebounding, inside scoring and rim protection.

Charleston Southern vs. South Carolina State Prediction

This matchup pits Charleston Southern’s high‑powered offense against South Carolina State’s struggling defense. Expect the Buccaneers to push tempo and rely on Blaine’s scoring and Sumler’s playmaking, while the Bulldogs will look to Bronston Jr. and Clark to keep them competitive.

In my view, Charleston Southern’s overall team depth and offensive efficiency should prove decisive. The Buccaneers have multiple scoring options and a strong rebounding core, while South Carolina State has struggled against every opponent this season. Look for Charleston Southern to control pace and extend their home winning streak.

Beyond the statistical edge, Charleston Southern’s ability to dictate tempo and force turnovers could be the deciding factor. If the Buccaneers can convert defensive stops into transition buckets, they’ll stretch the margin quickly. South Carolina State will need to slow the game down and limit second‑chance opportunities, but Charleston Southern’s home‑court confidence makes that an uphill battle. I am backing Charleton Southern to cover the 12.5 points in this game.

Hans Geevers's Pick: South Carolina State -12.5