Thursday’s game between the Charleston (SC) Cougars (10-3, 0-0 CAA) and the Hampton Pirates (8-5, 1-0 CAA) at TD Arena has a projected final score of 77-70 based on our computer prediction, with a favored Charleston (SC) squad taking home the win. Game time is at 7:00 PM ET on January 2.

Based on our computer prediction, Hampton is a good bet to cover the point spread, which is currently listed at 9.5. The two sides are projected to come in below the 148.5 total.

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Charleston (SC) vs. Hampton Game Info & Odds

• Date: Thursday, January 2, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV: FloCollege
• Where: Charleston, South Carolina
• Venue: TD Arena
• Line: Charleston (SC) -9.5
• Point total: 148.5
• Moneyline (to win): Charleston (SC) -500, Hampton +360

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Charleston (SC) vs. Hampton Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Charleston (SC) 77, Hampton 70

Spread & Total Prediction for Charleston (SC) vs. Hampton

• Pick ATS: Hampton (+9.5)
• Pick OU: Under (148.5)

Charleston (SC) has an 8-4-0 record against the spread this season compared to Hampton, who is 8-2-0 ATS. A total of six out of the Cougars’ games this season have gone over the point total, and five of the Pirates’ games have gone over. The teams score an average of 155.1 points per game, 6.6 more points than this matchup’s total. Charleston (SC) is 6-4 against the spread and 7-3 overall over its last 10 contests, while Hampton has gone 8-2 against the spread and 5-5 overall.

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Charleston (SC) Performance Insights

• The Cougars outscore opponents by 2.9 points per game (scoring 78.8 points per game to rank 104th in college basketball while giving up 75.9 per contest to rank 295th in college basketball) and have a +38 scoring differential overall.
• The 32.5 rebounds per game Charleston (SC) averages rank 218th in the nation. Its opponents record 33.2 per outing.
• Charleston (SC) connects on 7.9 three-pointers per game (177th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 8.2. It shoots 35.0% from deep while its opponents hit 30.6% from long range.
• The Cougars average 96.5 points per 100 possessions on offense (177th in college basketball), and allow 93.0 points per 100 possessions (235th in college basketball).
• Charleston (SC) forces 12.7 turnovers per game (140th in college basketball) while committing 12.7 (278th in college basketball action).

Hampton Performance Insights

• The Pirates put up 76.3 points per game (163rd in college basketball) while giving up 68.2 per contest (105th in college basketball). They have a +105 scoring differential and outscore opponents by 8.1 points per game.
• Hampton grabs 35.2 rebounds per game (73rd in college basketball) while conceding 29.2 per outing to opponents. It outrebounds opponents by 6.0 boards per game.
• Hampton connects on 8.2 three-pointers per game (149th in college basketball) at a 33.9% rate (180th in college basketball), compared to the 7.1 per game its opponents make, at a 32.2% rate.
• Hampton has typically won the turnover battle this season, committing 10.6 per game (94th in college basketball) while forcing 13.7 (71st in college basketball).

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