Towson Tigers vs Charleston Cougars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Tigers versus the Cougars? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FloC. The game will be played at TD Arena in Charleston, SC. The odds for this Coastal Athletic Association conference game currently have Charleston as the -7.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 139.5 points.
TOWSON TIGERS VS CHARLESTON COUGARS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Charleston Cougars -7.5
This game will be played at TD Arena at 2:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.
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 -7.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Are Towson Ready for a Road Win?
Towson Tigers Recent Game/Games
The Tigers improved to 5-8 on the season with a 65-61 win over UNCW on Thursday. Towson was a +5.5 point underdog going into the game and covered the spread with the win.
After a 29-29 tie at halftime, both teams scored 28 points in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 126 fell under the O/U line of 138.5.
Towson’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 35.2% from the field and 28.6% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.8%, and they managed only 9 assists as a team.
Tyler Tejada led the Tigers with 21 points, despite shooting 33.3% overall and 27.3% from deep. Donovan Newby added 17 points, hitting 4 of 8 threes and dishing out 7 assists.
Towson’s defense put on a show, holding their opponent to just 61 points on 33% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective inside, limiting the other team to 34% on two-point attempts (12/35).
From beyond the arc, Towson’s defense allowed 8 threes on 24 attempts, a 33% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 20 times, where they converted 13 free throws (65%).
Do the Cougars Have What it Takes at Home?
Charleston Cougars Recent Game/Games
Charleston improved to 10-3 on the season with a dominant 94-67 win over Hampton on Thursday. The Cougars, who were favored by 10.5 points, covered the spread comfortably. The game’s total points reached 161, surpassing the over/under line of 146.5.
Charleston led 42-35 at halftime and pulled away in the second half, outscoring Hampton 52-32 after the break.
Charleston’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 94 points with a 49.1% field goal percentage. They were especially effective from beyond the arc, hitting 48% of their threes (12/25) and posting an effective field goal percentage of 60.4%.
The Cougars also got to the free-throw line frequently, converting 30 of 40 attempts for a 75% rate. Derrin Boyd led the way with 26 points, knocking down 5 of 9 threes, while Daniel Johnson added 22 points and 3 made threes. Ante Brzovic contributed 21 points and 9 rebounds, going 7 for 11 from the field.
Despite giving up 67 points, Charleston’s defense struggled to contain their opponent, who shot 49% from the field. The Cougars allowed 26 field goals on 53 attempts, including 14 makes from two-point range at a 50% clip.
Charleston also had trouble defending the perimeter, as their opponent hit 12 of 25 threes, shooting 48% from beyond the arc. Additionally, the Cougars sent their opponent to the free-throw line 40 times, where they converted 30 free throws at a 75% rate.