Charleston Cougars vs Florida Atlantic Owls Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Florida Atlantic vs Charleston NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Charleston.

Florida Atlantic vs Charleston Prediction

The Owls and Cougars are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Cougars will host the game at TD Arena in Charleston, SC. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 165.5 points, and Charleston is favored by -1 vs. Florida Atlantic.

Florida Atlantic vs. Charleston Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Florida Atlantic Owls at Charleston Cougars
Where: Charleston at TD Arena
Date: Friday, November 15th
Betting Odds CHAR -1, FLATL -101 | CHAR -121 O/U 165.5

Owls Preview: Can Florida Atlantic Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?

Florida Atlantic's season opener ended in a 100-94 road loss to UCF on Tuesday. The Owls entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 194 far exceeded the pre-game over/under line of 155.

After trailing 46-36 at halftime, FAU put up 58 points in the 2nd half but allowed 54, leading to the high-scoring finish.

Owls Offense Breakdown

Florida Atlantic put up 94 points in their last game, shooting 45.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.2%. They connected on 14 of 34 three-point attempts, hitting 41.2% from deep, and went 22 of 29 from the free-throw line, good for 75.9%.

Keyshawn Hall led the way with 26 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 64.3% overall and 66.7% from three. Jordan Ivy-Curry added 22 points and 5 assists, while Darius Johnson and Leland Walker each contributed 21 points, with Johnson also dishing out 5 assists.

Owls Team Defense

Florida Atlantic's defense struggled, giving up 100 points on 53% shooting. The Owls allowed 32 field goals on 60 attempts.

From three-point range, their opponents shot 46%, hitting 13 of 28. Florida Atlantic also sent them to the line 25 times, where they made 23 free throws (92%).

Cougars Preview: Pressure Builds for Charleston as Home Favorites

Charleston Cougars Recent Game/Games

The Cougars opened their season with an 86-71 win over South Florida on Friday, November 8th. Charleston, playing at home, entered the game as 5-point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 157, surpassing the pre-game over/under line of 155.

Charleston led 33-32 at halftime but took control in the 2nd half, outscoring South Florida 53-39 to secure the win.

Cougars Offense Breakdown

Charleston put up 86 points in their last game, shooting 45% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They hit 53.8% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 28.6% of their threes (6/21). At the free-throw line, they were impressive, making 83.9% of their shots (26/31).

Ante Brzovic led the way with 34 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 60% overall and 50% from three. CJ Fulton and Kasen Jennings both hit 3 of 4 from deep, with Fulton adding 16 points and 6 assists, while Jennings contributed 14 points and 4 assists. Quincy Ademokoya also added 14 points, shooting 75% from the field.

Cougars Team Defense

Charleston's defense gave up 71 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 45% from the field on 27 of 60 attempts. Inside the arc, the Cougars allowed 53% shooting, as the other team made 21 of 39 two-point shots.

From three-point range, Charleston's defense held their opponents to 28% shooting, with just 6 made threes on 21 attempts. However, the other team was effective from the free-throw line, hitting 26 of 31 for 83%. Charleston also gave up 9 offensive rebounds.

Owls vs Cougars Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last ten games away from home, the Owls have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 3-7 vs. the spread. The team averaged 83 points per game in this stretch.
Across the Cougars last ten home games, the team averaged 86 points per game while allowing 79. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 5-4-1, while going 8-2 straight-up.
As the betting underdog, the Owls have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 2-1.
As the betting favorite, the Cougars have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 3-0.