| MATCHUP | UNC Wilmington Seahawks | Charleston Cougars |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 19-4 | 16-8 |
| Spread | +1.5 -110 | -1.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | -105 | -115 |
| Total | Over 149.5 (-110) | Under 149.5 (-110) |
| Where | TD Arena, Charleston, SC | |
| When | Monday, February 9, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | CBSSN | |
In this article, we will formulate a UNC Wilmington vs Charleston Prediction for this college basketball game on Monday, February 9th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.
Charleston Cougars Preview
The Charleston Cougars have a 16-8 overall record this season and a 9-2 record in the CAA. They are coming off a 78-62 home win against North Carolina A&T and their previous three games were an 89-84 road win against Northeastern, a 66-64 road win against Hofstra, an 80-70 home win against Elon and an 87-83 home win against Campbell.
Offensively, Charleston averages 77.4 points per game, while allowing 74.9 points per game defensively. The Cougars shoot with 45% from the field and grab 38.2 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13 assists per game. They average 4.4 blocks per game and 5.7 steals per game defensively.
Jlynn Counter leads Charleston in scoring and assists, with an average of 16.6 points per game and 5.4 assists per game, while shooting with 49.4% from the field and 80.3% from the free throw line. Christian Reeves is the team’s leading rebounder with 7.3 per game.
UNC Wilmington Seahawks Preview
The UNC Wilmington Seahawks have a 19-4 overall record this season and an 8-2 record in the CAA. They are coming off an 85-78 home win against William & Mary and their previous three games were an 82-73 road win against Towson, a 75-67 road win against Hampton, a 77-70 road loss against William & Mary and a 78-75 home win against Campbell.
Offensively, UNC Wilmington averages 77.9 points per game, while allowing 67.8 points per game defensively. The Seahawks shoot with 45% from the field and grab 39.9 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.6 assists per game. They average 2.6 blocks per game and 5.2 steals per game defensively.
Nolan Hodge leads UNC Wilmington in scoring, with an average of 15.7 points per game, while shooting with 42% from the field and 80.2% from the free throw line. Patrick Wessler is the team’s leading rebounder with 9.2 per game. Greedy Williams leads the team in assists made with 4.3 per game.
North Carolina-Wilmington Seahawks @ College of Charleston Cougars Betting Trends: February 9, 2026
Why the College of Charleston Cougars will win
- College of Charleston has won each of its last 11 games against Conference opponents at TD Arena.
- The home team has won the first half in eight of College of Charleston’s last nine games.
Why the North Carolina-Wilmington Seahawks will win
- North Carolina-Wilmington has won 10 of its last 11 road night games against Conference opponents.
- North Carolina-Wilmington has won the first half in each of its last three games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of North Carolina-Wilmington’s last five night games at TD Arena have produced a total of 154+ points.
- Each of the last four games between North Carolina-Wilmington and College of Charleston at TD Arena have produced a total of 154+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- College of Charleston ranks 19th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (68.2%).
- College of Charleston ranks T25th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (11.5).
- North Carolina-Wilmington ranks 21st among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (25.6).
- North Carolina-Wilmington ranks 21st among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (55.2%).
UNC Wilmington vs Charleston Prediction
In this UNC Wilmington vs Charleston Prediction, Charleston is coming as -1.5 home favorites. UNC Wilmington has been the better team this season but has been weak against the spread, with an 8-13 ATS record. Both teams are coming into this matchup in very good form, as they both are 8-2 in their last 10 games and Charleston has covered the spread in its last five games. Given UNC Wilmington’s struggles to cover spread, I like the value with the home team in this matchup, so take Charleston on the moneyline.