UNC Asheville vs Charleston Southern Prediction 1/3/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks
Chris Ruffolo
Nov 28, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Charleston Southern Buccaneers guard Brycen Blaine (11) attempts to shoot over South Carolina Gamecocks forward Elijah Strong (31) in the second half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
MATCHUP
UNC Asheville Bulldogs
Charleston Southern Buccaneers
Team Records
6-10
11-6
Where
Buccaneer Fieldhouse, Charleston, SC
When
Saturday, January 3, 2026
Time
02:00 PM EST
TV
ESPN+
The UNC Asheville Bulldogs and the Charleston Southern Buccaneers meet Saturday in college basketball action from the Buccaneer Fieldhouse. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a UNC Asheville Bulldogs vs. Charleston Southern Buccaneers prediction.
UNC Asheville Bulldogs Recap
The UNC Asheville Bulldogs come into this game looking to bounce back from an 87-69 loss at the hands of High Point last time out to slip to 6-9 this season. After this game, UNC Asheville will head home for a game against Longwood.
UNC Asheville Drops Back-To-Back Games
Justin Wright leads UNC Asheville in scoring with 17.5 PPG along with 2.8 RPG and 2.7 APG while Toyaz Solomon has 16.8 PPG and 6.5 RPG to lead the Bulldogs in rebounding so far this season. Kameron Taylor has 15.9 PPG with 6.2 RPG and a team-high 3.5 APG to lead UNC Asheville in assists while DJ Patrick has 10.4 PPG with 4 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for UNC Asheville so far this season. Myles Mayfield also has 5.8 PPG with 4.8 RPG up to this point in the year. As a team, UNC Asheville is averaging 75.8 PPG on 48.1% shooting from the field, 36.8% from three and 70.4% from the foul line so far this season.
Charleston Southern Buccaneers Recap
The Charleston Southern Buccaneers come into this game looking to add on to their 89-79 win over Gardner Webb last time out to sit at 10-6 this season. After this game, Charleston Southern will head on the road for a game against Winthrop.
Buccaneers Win Back-To-Back Road Games
Brycen Blaine leads the Buccaneers in scoring and rebounding with 18.1 PPG and 7.6 RPG along with 3.8 APG while A’lahn Sumler has 13.8 PPG with 5 RPG and 3.1 APG. Luke Williams has 10.4 PPG with 3 RPG and a team-high 5.6 APG while Jesse Hafemeister has 12.1 PPG with 4.6 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Charleston Southern so far this season. Armari Carraway also has 7.9 PPG as well on the year. As a team, Charleston Southern is averaging 85.6 PPG on 44.8% shooting from the field, 36.8% from three and 68% from the foul line this season.
North Carolina-Asheville Bulldogs @ Charleston Southern Buccaneers Betting Trends: January 3, 2026
Why the Charleston Southern Buccaneers will win
North Carolina-Asheville has lost each of its last seven road games.
Charleston Southern has won each of its last six games at Buccaneer Fieldhouse.
Charleston Southern has won the first half in each of its last six games at Buccaneer Fieldhouse.
Why the North Carolina-Asheville Bulldogs will win
North Carolina-Asheville has won each of its last nine games against Charleston Southern.
Charleston Southern has lost five of its last six games against Conference opponents.
North Carolina-Asheville has won the first half in each of its last 12 games against Charleston Southern.
Total Points Facts
Each of the last nine games between North Carolina-Asheville and Charleston Southern have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.
Each of North Carolina-Asheville’s last six games at Buccaneer Fieldhouse have produced a total of 151 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
Charleston Southern ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (13.3).
Charleston Southern ranks T2nd among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (36.5).
North Carolina-Asheville ranks 17th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.3).
North Carolina-Asheville ranks 44th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (19.9).
UNC Asheville Bulldogs vs. Charleston Southern Buccaneers Prediction
I’m on Charleston Southern here. I’m really impressed with what I’ve seen from the Buccaneers as of late and while they haven’t beaten on the toughest schedule this year, they still have some decent wins and it’s not like UNC Asheville is some world-beater. UNC Asheville has 3 of their 6 wins this season come against subdivision opponents and I think they struggle in this matchup on the road. Give me Charleston Southern.
