High Point Panthers vs Charleston Southern Buccaneers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25
Planning on watching today’s Panthers and Buccaneers game? Catch the action at Buccaneer Fieldhouse in Charleston, SC, as the Buccaneers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. High Point come into this Big South conference matchup as the -8.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 153.5 points.
HIGH POINT PANTHERS VS CHARLESTON SOUTHERN BUCCANEERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Charleston Southern Buccaneers +8.5
This game will be played at Buccaneer Fieldhouse at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.
WHY BET THE CHARLESTON SOUTHERN BUCCANEERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Buccaneers.
- Not only will Charleston Southern pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +8.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.
Can the Panthers Live Up to the Hype on the Road?
High Point Panthers Recent Game/Games
High Point’s season record dropped to 11-4 after a 103-99 road loss to UNC Asheville on Saturday. The Panthers, who were -3.5 favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.
High Point trailed 47-43 at halftime but matched Asheville’s 56 points in the second half. The game’s total points of 202 easily exceeded the O/U line of 152.5.
High Point’s offense exploded for 99 points in their last game, with Jordan Marsh leading the way, scoring 29 points and dishing out 8 assists. Bobby Pettiford was efficient, hitting 10 of 12 shots for 24 points, while Toyaz Solomon added 22 points, shooting 78.6% from the field.
The Panthers shot 49.2% overall, with a 70.6% mark on two-pointers, though they struggled from deep, hitting just 25.8% of their threes. At the free-throw line, they connected on 27 of 30 attempts, good for 90%.
Despite High Point’s defensive struggles, they allowed 103 points on 50% shooting from the field. The opposing team found success inside, hitting 60% of their two-point attempts, going 29/48.
From beyond the arc, High Point held their opponent to 28% shooting, with the other team making 6 of 21 three-point attempts. High Point also sent their opponent to the line 37 times, where they converted 27 free throws, shooting 73%. High Point gave up 11 offensive rebounds.
Are the Buccaneers Ready for a Home Win?
Charleston Southern fell to 3-12 on the season after an 83-78 loss to Longwood on Saturday. The Buccaneers, who were +9 point underdogs, kept the game closer than expected. The total points for the game hit 161, surpassing the O/U line of 146.5.
Charleston Southern led 35-31 at halftime but allowed 52 points in the 2nd half while scoring 43. Despite the loss, they covered the spread and showed some fight on the road.
Charleston Southern put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 51.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.8%. They hit 59.3% of their two-point attempts and connected on 38.9% from beyond the arc, going 7-for-18 from three. At the free-throw line, they made 25 of 35 attempts, good for 71.4%.
Taje’ Kelly led the way with 25 points and 5 rebounds, shooting 64.3% from the field and hitting his only three-point attempt. RJ Johnson and Kyrell Luc each added 19 points, with Johnson dishing out 8 assists. DJ Patrick contributed 12 points, knocking down 4 threes at a 44.4% clip.
Charleston Southern’s defense struggled, giving up 83 points on 53% shooting from the field. They allowed 21 two-point baskets on 39 attempts, also at a 53% clip.
From beyond the arc, their opponents hit 7 of 13 threes, shooting 53%. Charleston Southern also sent their opponents to the line 25 times, where they converted 20 free throws (80%).