Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Charleston vs Saint Joseph's NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Philadelphia.
Charleston vs Saint Joseph's Prediction
Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Cougars and Hawks. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Hawks at Hagan Arena in Philadelphia, PA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 151.5 points, and Saint Joseph's is favored by -7.5 against Charleston in a non-conference matchup.
Charleston vs. Saint Joseph's Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Charleston Cougars at Saint Joseph's Hawks
- Where: Philadelphia at Hagan Arena
- Date: Tuesday, December 10th
- Betting Odds STJOE -7.5, CHAR +237 | STJOE -324 O/U 151.5
Cougars Preview: Can the Cougars Pull the Upset on the Road?
Charleston Cougars Recent Game/Games
Charleston improved to 5-2 on the season with a 79-64 win over Northern Kentucky on Wednesday. Playing at home, the Cougars entered the game as -6.5 favorites and covered the spread.
Charleston led 38-30 at halftime and outscored Northern Kentucky 41-34 in the second half. The total points for the game were 143, surpassing the O/U line of 140.
Cougars Offense Breakdown
Charleston's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 79 points with a 52.9% field goal percentage. They connected on 45.8% of their threes, going 11-for-24, and shot 59.3% from inside the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.7%.
Derrin Boyd led the way, hitting 5-of-7 from deep and finishing with 22 points in just 22 minutes. Sam Vinson added 21 points, while Ante Brzovic contributed 11 points, 13 rebounds, and 6 assists.
Cougars Team Defense
Charleston's defense gave up 64 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 52% from the field. They struggled to contain two-point shots, with the other team hitting 59% of their attempts.
From beyond the arc, Charleston's opponents shot 45%, making 11 of 24 three-point attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 14 free throws at a 70% rate.
Hawks Preview: Is a Home Win Possible for the Hawks?
Saint Joseph's Hawks Recent Game/Games
Saint Joseph's improved to 6-3 on the season with an 82-68 win over La Salle on Saturday. Playing at home, the Hawks entered the game as -6.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.
Leading 33-29 at the half, Saint Joseph's pulled away in the 2nd half, scoring 49 points while allowing 39. The game ended with a total of 150 points, just under the O/U line of 152.5.
Hawks Offense Breakdown
Saint Joseph's put up 82 points in their latest game, shooting 53.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.3%. They hit 63.4% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 31.6% from beyond the arc, going 6-for-19 from three-point range.
Erik Reynolds II led the way with 24 points, shooting 55.6% from the field, though he struggled from three, hitting just 1 of 5 attempts. Xzayvier Brown added 21 points, shooting 63.6% overall and 60.0% from deep, making 3 of 5 three-point attempts.
Hawks Team Defense
Saint Joseph's Hawks gave up 68 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 53% from the field, hitting 32 of 60 shots. Inside the arc, the Hawks allowed 26 two-point baskets on 41 attempts, a 63% shooting rate.
From three-point range, the Hawks held their opponents to 31% shooting, as they made 6 of 19 attempts. The opposing team also went 12/16 from the free-throw line, a 75% success rate. Saint Joseph's allowed 6 offensive rebounds.
Cougars vs Hawks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Across their ten previous road games, Charleston has an ATS mark of 6-4. Their straight up record in these matchups was 8-2 while averaging 83 points per game.
- Saint Joseph's has played well in their previous three home games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 78 points per game while allowing 73. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-0.
- As the betting underdog, the Cougars have an ATS mark of just 0-3 in their last three games. Charleston posted a straight up mark of 0-3 in these matchups.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Hawks have a straight up record of 2-1, while going 1-2 against the spread.
Charleston vs Saint Joseph's Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Saint Joseph's -7.5 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.