Charleston Cougars vs Monmouth Hawks Betting Picks & Predictions
Charleston (13-3 SU, 11-4 ATS, 3-0 CAA) will face off against Monmouth (3-13 SU, 7-8-1 ATS, 1-2 CAA) on Saturday at 1pmET at OcenaFirst Bank Center in New Jersey. The Cougars
Game outlook
Charleston (13-3 SU, 11-4 ATS, 3-0 CAA) will face off against Monmouth (3-13 SU, 7-8-1 ATS, 1-2 CAA) on Saturday at 1pmET at OcenaFirst Bank Center in New Jersey. The Cougars won both meetings by double digits last season. Charleston is currently the betting favorite, opening at -6 with no movement in the line. Stay tuned for a complete Charleston vs. Monmouth prediction on the final score.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Cougars -305 | Hawks +235
Spread: Cougars -6 (-110) | Hawks +6 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 148.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Charleston will win straight-up is 75%.
Charleston Cougars
Charleston is off to a strong start in conference play with a 3-0 record in the CAA, currently tied with William & Mary for first place. Despite significant changes in coaching staff and personnel, including former Louisville coach Chris Mack taking over, the Cougars continue to perform well. They have won five straight games, with their only recent loss to Oregon State. Star center Ante' Brzovic leads the team in scoring and rebounding, while Deywilk Tavarez adds scoring depth. Offensively, Charleston is averaging 79 points per game and shooting decent percentages from the field and beyond the arc. Defensively, they are allowing 74 points per game and have some room for improvement in rebounding and three-point defense. With a power ranking of 68 and impressive offensive statistics, Charleston is a strong contender in the CAA.