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Hampton Pirates vs Charleston Cougars Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: TD Arena — Charleston, SC

Article updated Jan 2, 1:57 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Hampton Pirates are set to take on the Charleston Cougars in an important conference matchup at TD Arena on Thursday night. Both teams are coming off recent wins, with

Game outlook

The Hampton Pirates are set to take on the Charleston Cougars in an important conference matchup at TD Arena on Thursday night. Both teams are coming off recent wins, with Charleston holding a perfect 4-0 record against Hampton. Charleston enters the game as the betting favorite with a point spread of -9. It will be interesting to see which team comes out on top in this highly anticipated showdown. For a more detailed prediction, continue reading about the Hampton Pirates vs. Charleston Cougars matchup.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Pirates +360 | Cougars -460

Spread: Pirates +9 (-110) | Cougars -9 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 148.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Charleston will win straight-up is 82%.

Hampton Pirates

The Hampton Pirates have shown a strong turnaround, winning five straight games and covering the spread in seven of their last nine games. With an average of 76.3 points per game, they have demonstrated solid offensive performance, shooting well in their recent games. Defensively, they have been giving up an average of 68.2 points per game, but held their last opponent to 67 points. The team is ranked 179 in offense and 106 in defense, with a record of 8-5 (8-2 ATS) this season. They excel in free throw shooting but struggle with three-point shooting. Hampton will look to continue their success on the road against the Cougars, and their recent performances indicate they have a good chance of coming out on top. If you need help with handicapping, consider checking out our NCAAB Predictions.

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Charleston Cougars Analysis

The Charleston Cougars are coming off wins over Loyola Chicago and Charlotte and will look to continue their momentum by securing their first conference win of the season against the Pirates on Thursday. They are averaging 78.8 points per game and most recently scored 84 points, shooting 46.8 percent from the field and 28.6 percent from beyond the arc. Lead by Ante Brzovic's 32 points and 14 rebounds, the team will need to improve defensively, as they are allowing an average of 75.9 points per game. With a power ranking of 133, the Cougars are ranked #130 in offense and #285 in defense. They have a record of 9-3 (7-4 ATS) and will face a tough challenge from the Hampton team, who have a 3-0 record in their last three matchups against Charleston. The Cougars have solid offensive stats, shooting 45.27% from the field and 34.31% from the three-point line, while also excelling in free throw percentage and assists. Defensively, they allow 43.78% shooting from the field and 31.00% from three-point range, with strong rebounding numbers but struggling in defensive assists and turnovers. To secure a win against the Pirates, Charleston will need to emphasize both their offensive strengths and defensive improvements.

Charleston Cougars Favored to Dominate Against the Pirates with Superior Shooting and Defensive Stats

The Charleston Cougars have demonstrated a strong performance record with five wins in their six home games, while the Pirates have split their last four road games. Charleston holds a significant advantage in this matchup due to their superior shooting statistics, including a field goal percentage of over 45% and a three-point percentage of 42%, compared to the Pirates' shooting percentage of under 40%. Additionally, the Cougars have excelled at the free-throw line, making over 80% of their attempts at home. Their effective offensive strategy includes adept ball distribution and consistent rebounding efforts, giving them an edge in scoring opportunities. On the other hand, the Pirates have struggled defensively on the road, allowing more than 70 points per game. Therefore, it is recommended to choose Charleston as the favorite to cover the spread in this game.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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SportsJaw Pirates vs Cougars archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Pirates vs Cougars matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Hampton Pirates+340 → +395Moved
  • Moneyline · Charleston Cougars-453 → -545Moved
  • Spread · Hampton Pirates+9 (-110) → +10.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Charleston Cougars-9 (-110) → -10.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over148.5 (-110) → 146.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under148.5 (-110) → 146.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Hampton Pirates
13-19 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Charleston Cougars
21-11 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-02T06:57:43.121Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-01-25Charleston Cougars 107 · Hampton Pirates 86
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Charleston Cougars defeated Hampton Pirates 94-67

Charleston Cougars defeated Hampton Pirates 94-67 on January 2, 2025, a 27-point decision in the series. Charleston Cougars' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 52-32. Against SportsJaw's recorded Hampton Pirates +10.5 (-110) spread, Charleston Cougars covered, while the 161 combined points finished over the recorded total of 146.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • 72dolphinsTotal · Under 148.5 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 148.5 (-110)Win