Charleston Cougars vs Liberty Flames Betting Pick & Prediction 12/1/23

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Cougars versus the Flames? Tip off is at at 6:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPNU. The game will be played at FAU Arena in Boca Raton, FL. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 146.5 points, with the Flames being the favored team playing at home against the Cougars.

CHARLESTON COUGARS VS LIBERTY FLAMES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Liberty Flames -7

This game will be played at FAU Arena at 6:00 ET on Friday, December 1st.

WHY BET THE LIBERTY FLAMES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-67 in favor of the Flames.
• Not only will Liberty pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.

Will the Cougars Defense Show Up in Boca Raton?

In their most recent game, Charleston defeated Kent State 84-78 to even their overall record at 3-3. So far this season, all of the Cougars’ games have been played on the road. When looking at Charleston’s ATS performance, they have a current record of 1-5. In away games this season, Charleston is 1-4 ATS, and in their last ten road games, they are 3-7 ATS.

Through six games, Charleston has an over/under record of 2-4-0 with their games averaging a combined 146.7 points per game so far. In the Cougars’ last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 148 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 2-3.

Charleston’s offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 84 points against Kent State. They had an overall field goal percentage of 44.6% and made 13/15 free throws. Leading the team in scoring is Reyne Smith, who is averaging 11.7 heading into today’s matchup. Additionally, Ante Brzovic also maintains a PPG average of 11.5 heading into game.

At this time, the Cougars’ defense is positioned 166th in the country, permitting 74.8 points per game. Against Kent State in their most recent game, the Charleston defense gave up a total of 78 points while allowing Kent State to hit 50% of their shots.

Will the Flames Live Up to Expectations at Home?

Liberty is getting ready for their 8th game of the season, bringing with them a 6-1 record. So far this year, all of the Flames’ games have been played on the road. Liberty has a winning record against the spread at 5-1. Over their last five games, the team is a perfect 5-0 vs. the spread.

In seven games, Liberty comes in with an over/under mark of 3-2-1, with their games averaging 145.8 points per game. Over the course of the last five games, the Flames’ games have averaged 146 points per game, along with an over/under record of 3-1-1.

The Liberty offense is coming off a game where they scored 58 points against Florida Atlantic. They posted a field goal percentage of 37.5% and connected on 8 threes. Kyle Rode is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 14.4 as they approach today’s matchup. In addition, Brody Peebles brings a PPG average of 12.6 into the game.

Currently, the Flames’ defense holds the 36th rank in the nation, allowing 64.0 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Liberty’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 43.4% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 27.8% this season.