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Charleston Cougars Favored to Win Big Against North Carolina A&T in Thursday Night Matchup

The upcoming basketball matchup between North Carolina A&T and Charleston will take place on Thursday night at TD Arena. North Carolina A&T is seeking their first conference win of the season, while Charleston has a record of 17-6, 7-3 CAA. In their last games, North Carolina A&T lost to UNC Wilmington and Charleston lost to William & Mary. Charleston is favored to win with a -19 point spread.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Aggies +1600 | Cougars -4500
• Spread: Aggies +19 (-110) | Cougars -19 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 155 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Charleston will win straight-up is 98%.

North Carolina AT vs Charleston Stats

North Carolina AT Aggies

North Carolina A&T is on a nine-game losing streak and has lost nine straight road games as well. They will try to end both streaks with a win on Thursday. The team averages 73.2 points per game and recently scored 59 points in their last game, shooting 43.5 percent from the field and 30.4 percent from three-point range. Jahnathan Lamothe led the team with 20 points, five rebounds, and four assists. Nikolaos Chitikoudis had 16 points and six rebounds, while Bryson Ogletree added seven points. Defensively, the Aggies have struggled, allowing 80 points per game. In terms of rankings, North Carolina A&T is 219th in offense, 345th in defense, and has a power ranking of 346. They have a record of 4-19 this season and are ranked poorly in shooting percentages and defensive statistics in the NCAA. They will need to improve on both ends of the court if they hope to win their next game.

Charleston Cougars Analysis

The Charleston Cougars recently had their two-game winning streak ended by William & Mary, leaving them third in the CAA standings. They are currently two games behind Towson and will look to close the gap with a win in their upcoming game. On offense, the Cougars average 78.5 points per game and had a solid showing in their last game, shooting 44.8 percent from the field and 36 percent from three-point range. Leading scorers Derrin Boyd, Ante Brzovic, and Justas Stonkus put up impressive numbers in the game. Defensively, the team has struggled, allowing an average of 75 points per game and giving up 90 points in their last outing. In terms of rankings, the Cougars are ranked #89 for offense and #251 for defense in the nation. Their shooting percentages and rebounding stats are in the middle of the pack, but their defensive statistics will need improvement in order to secure a win in their upcoming game.

Charleston Cougars Poised for Victory Against Struggling Aggies

The Charleston Cougars have demonstrated dominance in their home games, winning nine out of eleven, while the Aggies have struggled on the road, losing 11 out of 12 games. Charleston holds the advantage in the upcoming matchup due to their strong shooting performance, making over 47 percent of their shots at home compared to the Aggies' 40 percent on the road. Additionally, Charleston excels at free throw shooting, converting over 79 percent of attempts, whereas the Aggies make less than 70 percent of theirs. With a solid rebounding game, averaging over 12 offensive rebounds per contest in their last three games, Charleston creates numerous scoring opportunities. Furthermore, their ability to limit turnovers and prevent easy scoring chances bodes well for their success. On the other hand, the Aggies struggle defensively, allowing more than 85 points per game on the road. Given these factors, selecting Charleston to cover the spread is recommended.

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