It figures to be a high-scoring affair as the Hofstra Pride (21-4, 11-1 CAA) visit Charleston to take on the Cougars (20-6, 9-4 CAA). Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 14, 2019.
Hofstra Pride at Charleston Cougars Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Cougars edged the Drexel Dragons 86-84, while the Pride defeated the William & Mary Tribe 93-87.
The Pride knocked down 27 of their 33 free throws (81.8 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 10.2 (better than their season average of 13.2). Meanwhile, Charleston’s 7.9 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Drexel, who had a mark of 19.4. The Cougars’ mark was better than their season average of 14.6, while the Dragons’ was above their season average of 15.0. Grant Riller led the way for Charleston, putting up 19 points and five rebounds. Hofstra was led by Justin Wright-Foreman, who finished with 48 points.
In their first matchup this year, Eli Pemberton led the Pride to an 86-72 win. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 26 points. One of Hofstra’s biggest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 14-16 (87.5 percent), while the Cougars were 10-12 (83.3 percent).
This matchup figures to be a shootout as a pair of the nation’s premier offenses go head-to-head. Charleston ranks 56th with 111.8 points per 100 possessions and Hofstra is fourth (119.3). Also, the Pride rank 29th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.288), while the Cougars rank 39th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.187).
Hofstra at Charleston Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Charleston, ATS Winner – Charleston, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Hofstra ranks 110th in assists per game (14.0) while Charleston ranks 233rd (11.3).
- The Pride rank 137th in three pointers attempted per game (22.8) while the Cougars rank 150th in three pointers allowed per game (22.5).
- Hofstra ranks 13th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while Charleston ranks 21st (5.0).
- The Pride rank 220th in rebounds per game (33.8) while the Cougars rank 262nd (31.7).
- Charleston allows the 41st-fewest blocks per game (2.7) while Hofstra ranks 58th (2.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Cougars’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.6, up from 6.0 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Pride have scored an average of 85.0 points per game (2.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.4 points per game (1.2 above their season average).
