In this article, we will formulate a Hofstra vs Charleston Prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday, February 12th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.
Charleston Cougars Preview
The Charleston Cougars have a 16-9 overall record this season and a 9-3 record in the CAA. They are coming off a 76-64 home loss against UNC Wilmington and their previous four games were a 78-62 home win against North Carolina A&T, an 89-84 road win against Northeastern, a 66-64 road win against Hofstra and an 80-70 home win against Elon.
Offensively, Charleston averages 76.8 points per game, while allowing 74.9 points per game defensively. The Cougars shoot with 45% from the field and grab 38.1 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12.8 assists per game. They average 4.3 blocks per game and 5.6 steals per game defensively.
Jlynn Counter leads Charleston in scoring and assists, with an average of 16.8 points per game and 5.3 assists per game, while shooting with 48.7% from the field and 80.3% from the free throw line. Christian Reeves is the team’s leading rebounder with 7.5 per game.
Hofstra Pride Preview
The Hofstra Pride have a 16-9 overall record this season and a 7-5 record in the CAA. They are coming off a 71-49 home win against Towson and their previous four games were an 80-63 road win against Northeastern, a 73-57 road win against Monmouth, a 66-64 home loss against Charleston and an 89-82 road win against William & Mary.
Offensively, Hofstra averages 76.6 points per game, while allowing 68 points per game defensively. The Pride shoot with 45% from the field and grab 39.1 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.7 assists per game. They average 3.8 blocks per game and 5 steals per game defensively.
Cruz Davis leads Hofstra in scoring and assists, with an average of 21 points per game and 4.8 assists per game, while shooting with 46.1% from the field and 82.4% from the free throw line. Victory Onuetu is the team’s leading rebounder with 7.9 per game.
Why the College of Charleston Cougars will win
- College of Charleston has won 11 of its last 12 games against Conference opponents at TD Arena.
- Hofstra has lost eight of its last 10 night games against Conference opponents.
- The home team has won the first half in eight of College of Charleston’s last 10 games.
Why the Hofstra Pride will win
- Hofstra has won each of its last three games.
- Hofstra has won the first half in each of its last four games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Hofstra’s last four games have produced a total of 143 or fewer points.
- Four of College of Charleston’s last five home games against Hofstra have produced a total of 149+ points.
Hofstra vs Charleston Prediction
In this Hofstra vs Charleston Prediction, Hofstra is coming as -1.5 road favorites. Both teams have identical records this season and both have been in good form lately. Charleston is 5-1 both straight up and against the spread in its last 6 games, while Hofstra has won and covered its last three matches. I see no value in either side and taking a look at the total, both teams are 8-1 to the under in their last 9 games combined, with Hofstra having a top-40 defense in the entire nation so far. Take the under 147.5 points in this one.