Charlotte vs Charleston Prediction 12-25-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Charlotte vs Charleston prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, December 25th at the Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Charlotte 49ers Betting Preview

The Charlotte 49ers are 7-5 this year after they defeated Murray State by a score of 94-90 in double overtime. Charlotte led 38-29 at halftime, but they allowed 42 points in the second half to force overtime, before getting the win. The 49ers shot 46.7% from the field, 22.2% on three pointers, and 94.4% on free throws in the game. Nik Graves led Charlotte with 31 points and eight rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the 49ers lost to Hawaii by a score of 78-61, but did beat West Georgia and Georgia State before that. Charlotte has scored 71.4 points per game and they have allowed 71.4 points against per game, while also averaging 32.2 rebounds and 13.5 assists per game this season. Nik Graves is averaging 16.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game, while Charlotte is shooting 42.8% from the field, 71.7% on free throws, and 30.7% on three pointers this year. 

Charleston Cougars Betting Preview

The Charleston Cougars are 9-3 this season after they defeated Loyola by a score of 77-68 in their last game. Charleston led 37-34 at halftime and added 40 points in the second half in the win. The Cougars shot 46.6% from the field, 42.3% on three pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Deywilk Tavarez led Charleston with 30 points and three rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Cougars lost to Oregon State by a score of 74-65, but did win the four games prior to that. Charleston has scored 78.4 points per game and they have allowed 75.5 points against per game, while also averaging 35.6 rebounds and 16.3 assists per game this season. Ante Brzovic is averaging 18.1 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game, while Charleston is shooting 46% from the field, 77.1% on free throws, and 35.7% on three pointers this year. 

Why Charleston will beat Charlotte

• College of Charleston has won each of its last eight Wednesday games.
• Charlotte has lost six of its last eight games against the Coastal Athletic Association.
• College of Charleston has won the first half in four of its last five games against the American Athletic Conference.

Matchup/League Facts

• Charlotte ranks T4th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (20.2).
• Charlotte ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (9.0).
• College of Charleston ranks 35th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (77.1%).
• College of Charleston ranks 42nd among Division 1 teams for pace this season (72.1).

Charlotte vs Charleston Prediction 

Charlotte comes into this matchup after picking up a thrilling victory against Murray State in their last game, but they are shooting just 43% from the field this season. The 49ers did lose by 17 points against Hawaii in the first game of this tournament, so they will look for a complete effort here. Charleston got by a tough Loyola team in their last game, after losing to Oregon State by nine points before that. The Cougars are the better offensive team in this matchup, but they are also allowing over 75 points against per game on defense. I have been more impressed with Charleston this season and I think their offensive advantage will be the difference. Take the Cougars here.