Charleston Cougars vs Saint Joseph’s Hawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/10/24

Betting on today’s Cougars and Hawks game? Catch the action at Hagan Arena in Philadelphia, PA, as the Hawks hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 151.5 points, and Saint Joseph’s is favored by -7.5 against Charleston in a non-conference matchup.

CHARLESTON COUGARS VS SAINT JOSEPH’S HAWKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Saint Joseph’s Hawks -7.5

This game will be played at Hagan Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 10th.

WHY BET THE SAINT JOSEPH’S HAWKS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Hawks.
• Not only will Saint Joseph’s pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.

Will Charleston Make it Happen on the Road?

Charleston Cougars Recent Game/Games

The Cougars improved to 5-2 this season with a 79-64 win over Northern Kentucky on Wednesday. Charleston, playing at home, entered the game as -6.5 favorites and covered the spread.

Charleston led 38-30 at halftime and scored 41 points in the second half while allowing 34. The game’s total points of 143 went over the pre-game O/U line of 140.

Charleston’s offense was firing on all cylinders, shooting 52.9% from the field and 45.8% from three-point range in their latest game. Their effective field goal percentage stood at an impressive 62.7%, with Derrin Boyd hitting 5 threes at a 71.4% clip, finishing with 22 points in just 22 minutes.

Sam Vinson added 21 points, while Ante Brzovic contributed 11 points and 13 rebounds, along with 6 assists. The Cougars also connected on 14 of 20 free throws, and grabbed 10 offensive rebounds, finishing with 15 assists as a team.

Charleston’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 64 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 59% of their two-point attempts, with a 16/27 performance.

From beyond the arc, Charleston’s opponents shot 45%, making 11 of their 24 three-point attempts. The Cougars also sent them to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 14 free throws for 70%.

Will the Hawks Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?

Saint Joseph’s Hawks Recent Game/Games

Saint Joseph’s improved to 6-3 on the season with an 82-68 win over La Salle on Saturday. The Hawks were -6.5 point favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the victory.

Saint Joseph’s led 33-29 at halftime and pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring La Salle 49-39. The total points for the game were 150, just under the O/U line of 152.5.

Saint Joseph’s put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 53.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.3%. They hit 63.4% of their two-point attempts, while shooting 31.6% from beyond the arc, connecting on 6 of 19 threes. At the free-throw line, they made 12 of 16 shots, good for 75%.

The Hawks dished out 22 assists, with Xzayvier Brown contributing 6 assists and 21 points, hitting 3 of 5 threes. Erik Reynolds II led the team with 24 points and 4 assists, shooting 55.6% overall. Deuce Jones added 19 points and 4 assists, while Corey McKeithan grabbed 7 rebounds despite struggling from deep, hitting just 1 of 7 threes.

Saint Joseph’s Hawks gave up 68 points, allowing the opposing team to shoot 53% from the field (32/60). Inside the arc, the Hawks struggled defensively, with their opponents hitting 63% of their two-point attempts (26/41).

From three-point range, the Hawks held their opponents to 31% shooting (6/19). They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 12 shots (75%). Saint Joseph’s allowed 6 offensive rebounds.