Citadel Bulldogs vs Stetson Hatters Matchup

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

Stetson vs Citadel Prediction

The Hatters and Bulldogs are set to face off at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bulldogs will host the game at McAlister Field House in Charleston, SC. Stetson is favored by -1.5 in this non-conference contest against Citadel. The game's over/under currently sits at 146.5 points.

Stetson vs. Citadel Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Stetson Hatters at Citadel Bulldogs
Where: Charleston at McAlister Field House
Date: Monday, November 11th
Betting Odds STETSN -1.5, STETSN -118 | CITA -104 O/U 146.5

Hatters Preview: Will the Hatters Come Through as Road Favorites?

Stetson Hatters Recent Game/Games

Stetson dropped a 79-76 decision to Omaha on Thursday, November 7th, in a home game where they were -5 favorites. The Hatters not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 48-41 at halftime, Stetson tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 31 points while scoring 35. The game’s total points of 155 went over the pre-game line of 149.5.

Hatters Offense Breakdown

Stetson put up 76 points in their latest game, shooting 47.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.7%. They hit 58.8% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 33.3% from beyond the arc, making 9 threes on 27 attempts. Their free-throw shooting was a struggle, hitting just 50% (9/18) from the line.

Marquel Sutton led the way with 25 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 41.7% overall and 28.6% from three. Jamie Phillips Jr. added 18 points and 5 assists, hitting 60% from three-point range. Lance Waddles and Jordan Wood each contributed 15 points, with Waddles shooting 29.4% overall and Wood hitting 42.9% from deep.

Hatters Team Defense

Stetson's defense gave up 79 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 47% from the field. They allowed 58% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 20/34 inside the arc.

From three-point range, Stetson's opponents shot 9/27, or 33%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 9 free throws, shooting 50%. Stetson gave up 7 offensive rebounds.

Bulldogs Preview: Is an Upset Waiting to Happen at Home?

Citadel Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

The Citadel Bulldogs opened their season with a 69-60 loss to Boston College on Monday, November 4th. Playing on the road, the Bulldogs were +16.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread.

After trailing 37-28 at halftime, Citadel matched Boston College with 32 points in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 129 fell short of the O/U line of 135.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

The Bulldogs struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 3 of 24 three-point attempts for a 12.5% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 40.7% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 44.4%.

Inside the arc, they were much more efficient, shooting 63.3% on two-point attempts. Donald Hand Jr. led the team with 22 points and 10 rebounds, despite shooting just 28.6% from the field.

Bulldogs Team Defense

Despite the Citadel Bulldogs' strong defensive effort, they couldn't keep their opponent from scoring 69 points. The Bulldogs held them to 38% shooting from the field, with 21 made baskets on 54 attempts.

From beyond the arc, the Bulldogs limited their opponent to 5 threes on 18 attempts, a 27% shooting rate. Citadel also sent them to the line 28 times, where they made 22 free throws, shooting 78%.

Hatters vs Bulldogs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last ten road games, Stetson has an ATS record of just 5-5. However, their overall record was 4-6 while averaging 71 points per game.
Through their last ten home games, Citadel has an ATS record of just 5-5. However, their overall record was 0-10 while averaging 67 points per game.
In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Bulldogs have a straight up record of 1-9 and an ATS mark of 5-5.
Across their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Hatters have an overall record of 4-1 while going 2-3 against the spread.