Florida Atlantic Owls vs Charleston Cougars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Owls and Cougars. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Cougars at TD Arena in Charleston, SC. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 165.5 points, with Charleston being favored by -1 over Florida Atlantic.
FLORIDA ATLANTIC OWLS VS CHARLESTON COUGARS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Charleston Cougars -1
This game will be played at TD Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 15th.
WHY BET THE CHARLESTON COUGARS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Cougars.
- Not only will Charleston pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 165.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Can the Owls Offense Score Enough on the Road?
Florida Atlantic’s season got off to a rocky start with a 100-94 loss to UCF on Tuesday. The Owls were +4.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The game was high-scoring, with a total of 194 points, well over the pre-game O/U line of 155.
After trailing 46-36 at halftime, the Owls put up 58 points in the 2nd half but couldn’t stop UCF, who scored 54 points after the break.
Florida Atlantic put up 94 points in their last game, shooting 45.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.2%. They hit 14 threes at a 41.2% rate and went 22/29 from the free-throw line, good for 75.9%.
Keyshawn Hall led the way with 26 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 64.3% overall and 66.7% from deep. Jordan Ivy-Curry and Darius Johnson both added 21 points, with Johnson hitting 4 threes at a 57.1% clip.
Florida Atlantic’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 100 points on 53% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 59% of their two-point attempts, going 19/32.
From beyond the arc, the Owls gave up 13 threes on 28 attempts, a 46% clip. They also sent the other team to the line 25 times, where they converted 23 free throws, or 92%. Florida Atlantic allowed 8 offensive rebounds.
Can the Cougars Grab a Win at Home?
Charleston Cougars Recent Game/Games
Charleston opened their season with an 86-71 win over South Florida on Friday, November 8th. Playing at home, the Cougars entered the game as 5-point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 157, surpassing the pre-game over/under line of 155.
After a tight first half, where Charleston led 33-32, they pulled away in the second half, scoring 53 points while holding South Florida to 39.
Charleston put up 86 points in their last game, shooting 45% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They connected on 53.8% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 28.6% (6/21) of their threes. At the free-throw line, they were impressive, converting 83.9% (26/31) of their attempts.
Ante Brzovic led the way with 34 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field. CJ Fulton added 16 points and 6 assists, hitting 3 of 4 from deep, while Kasen Jennings and Quincy Ademokoya each chipped in 14 points, with Jennings also connecting on 3 of 4 three-point attempts.
Charleston’s defense allowed 71 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field, hitting 27 of 60 attempts. Inside the arc, they connected on 21 of 39 shots for 53%.
From three-point range, the opposition shot 28%, making 6 of 21 attempts. They also went to the free-throw line 31 times, converting 26 for 83%. Charleston gave up 9 offensive rebounds.