Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Charleston vs Citadel NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Charleston.
Charleston vs Citadel Prediction
Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Cougars and Bulldogs. The game is starting at 6:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Bulldogs at McAlister Field House in Charleston, SC. Get ready to place your bets! Charleston is favored by -10.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 148 points.
Charleston vs. Citadel Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Charleston Cougars at Citadel Bulldogs
- Where: Charleston at McAlister Field House
- Date: Wednesday, November 20th
- Betting Odds CHAR -10.5, CHAR -616 | CITA +424 O/U 148
Cougars Preview: Will the Cougars Find a Way to Win on the Road?
Charleston Cougars Recent Game/Games
Charleston dropped a 68-47 decision at home to Liberty on Sunday, November 17th. The Cougars, who were -5.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 115 fell well short of the O/U line of 141.
After a 29-29 tie at halftime, Charleston struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 18 points while allowing 39.
Cougars Offense Breakdown
Charleston struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 47 points with a field goal percentage of 30.8% (16/52). Their effective field goal percentage was 34.6%, and they shot 30.8% from both two-point and three-point range, hitting 4 of 13 threes.
At the free-throw line, they connected on 11 of 14 attempts (78.6%) and grabbed 10 offensive rebounds, finishing with 8 assists. Zach Cleveland led the way with 20 points on 8 of 12 shooting, while Isaiah Ihnen hit 3 of 5 from deep, finishing with 13 points and 7 rebounds.
Cougars Team Defense
Charleston's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 68 points on 30% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the other team making only 12 of 39 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Charleston's defense allowed just 4 threes on 13 attempts. They also sent the opponent to the line 14 times, where they hit 11 free throws.
Bulldogs Preview: Can the Bulldogs Offense Score Enough at Home?
Citadel Bulldogs Recent Game/Games
The Bulldogs dropped an 82-73 decision to the Aggies on Sunday, November 17th. Citadel, who were -3 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 155, surpassing the O/U line of 147.
Citadel led 39-36 at halftime but struggled defensively in the 2nd half, allowing 46 points while scoring 34.
Bulldogs Offense Breakdown
In their latest game, the Citadel Bulldogs put up 73 points, shooting 45.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.6%. They connected on 55.6% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 30.8% (8/26) of their threes. Their free-throw shooting was also lacking, as they made only 52.9% of their attempts from the line.
Ryan Forrest led the way with 26 points, while Brody Fox added 25, shooting 75.0% from the field. Jahnathan Lamothe contributed 18 points, hitting 3 of 4 from three-point range, and Cam Glover knocked down 4 threes, finishing with 17 points. The Bulldogs grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists in the game.
Bulldogs Team Defense
Despite giving up 82 points, Citadel's defense forced their opponent into shooting 45% from the field, with 28 made baskets on 62 attempts. They allowed 20 two-point field goals on 36 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Citadel's defense held their opponent to 8 made threes on 26 attempts, a 30% shooting percentage. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 9 attempts for 52% shooting. Citadel allowed 15 offensive rebounds in the game.
Cougars vs Bulldogs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Across their last five road contests, Charleston has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-2. Their overall mark in these games was 4-1, while averaging 85 points per game.
- Across the Bulldogs last five home games, the team averaged 71 points per game while allowing 81. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 0-5 straight-up.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Bulldogs have a straight up record of 1-4 and an ATS mark of 3-2.
- As the betting favorite, the Cougars have an ATS record of 3-2 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 4-1.
Charleston vs Citadel Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Citadel +10.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.