Charleston Cougars vs Monmouth Hawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/11/25
Planning on watching today’s Cougars and Hawks game? Catch the action at OceanFirst Bank Center in West Long Branch, NJ, as the Hawks hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on FloC. In this Coastal Athletic Association matchup, Charleston is favored bt -6 vs. Monmouth. The over/under for the game is 150 points.
CHARLESTON COUGARS VS MONMOUTH HAWKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Monmouth Hawks +6
This game will be played at OceanFirst Bank Center at 1:00 ET on Saturday, January 11th.
WHY BET THE MONMOUTH HAWKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Hawks.
- Not only will Monmouth pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 150 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Does Charleston Have What it Takes on the Road?
Charleston Cougars Recent Game/Games
Charleston improved to 12-3 on the season with a 67-61 road win over Hofstra on Thursday. The Cougars entered the game as +1 point underdogs and covered the spread with the victory.
After trailing 31-27 at halftime, Charleston turned things around in the second half, outscoring Hofstra 40-30. The game’s total points of 128 fell short of the 139.5 O/U line.
Charleston’s offense put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 40.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.2%, with a struggle from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 23 attempts for 21.7%. At the free-throw line, they connected on 57.1%, making 12 of 21 shots.
Ante Brzovic led the way with 23 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 55.0% overall, though he missed all 3 of his three-point attempts. Jean Aranguren added 19 points and 11 boards, hitting 4 of 5 from deep, while Michael Graham contributed 16 points and 13 rebounds.
Charleston’s defense was strong, giving up just 61 points while holding their opponent to 34% shooting from the field. The Cougars limited damage from beyond the arc, allowing only 6 threes on 23 attempts, a 26% success rate.
Inside the arc, Charleston’s defense gave up 19 two-point baskets on 49 attempts, a 38% shooting percentage. They sent their opponent to the free-throw line just 6 times, where they made 5 free throws.
Are Monmouth Ready for a Home Win?
Monmouth Hawks Recent Game/Games
Monmouth’s season struggles continued with a 64-55 home loss to UNCW on Thursday, dropping their record to 3-13. The Hawks were +4.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The game total of 119 points fell well short of the O/U line of 145.5.
After trailing 34-27 at halftime, Monmouth couldn’t close the gap, scoring 28 points in the 2nd half while allowing 30. The Hawks will need to find answers soon to turn their season around.
Monmouth’s offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 55 points on 33.9% shooting from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 40.7%. They connected on 8 of 24 three-point attempts, shooting 33.3% from deep, and hit 63.6% of their free throws.
Abdi Bashir Jr. led the Hawks with 18 points and 5 assists, shooting 31.6% overall but hitting 44.4% from three. Madison Durr added 14 points, while Sean Moore contributed 13 points and 7 rebounds, making 5 of 6 shots and 2 of 3 from beyond the arc.
Monmouth’s defense held their opponent to just 64 points on 33% shooting from the field, including a 34% mark on two-point attempts (12/35). From beyond the arc, the opposition shot 33%, making 8 of their 24 three-point tries.
The Hawks sent their opponent to the free-throw line 11 times, where they converted 7 attempts for a 63% free-throw percentage. Monmouth also gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.