Wednesday’s game at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center has the Charleston (SC) Cougars (9-3) squaring off against the Charlotte 49ers (7-5) at 4:00 PM ET on December 25. Our computer prediction projects a 79-71 victory for Charleston (SC), who are favored by our model.

Based on our computer prediction, Charleston (SC) is projected to cover the spread (6.5) against Charlotte. The two teams are expected to exceed the 145.5 total.

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Charleston (SC) vs. Charlotte Game Info & Odds

• Date: Wednesday, December 25, 2024
• Time: 4:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPNU
• Where: Honolulu, Hawaii
• Venue: SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center
• Line: Charleston (SC) -6.5
• Point total: 145.5
• Moneyline (to win): Charleston (SC) -250, Charlotte +202

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Charleston (SC) vs. Charlotte Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Charleston (SC) 79, Charlotte 71

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

• Pick ATS: Charleston (SC) (-6.5)
• Pick OU: Over (145.5)

Charleston (SC) has an 8-3-0 record against the spread this season compared to Charlotte, who is 4-6-0 ATS. The Cougars are 5-6-0 and the 49ers are 6-4-0 in terms of hitting the over. The teams score 151.7 points per game, 6.2 more points than this matchup’s total.

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Charleston (SC) Performance Insights

• The Cougars outscore opponents by 2.9 points per game (scoring 78.4 points per game to rank 113th in college basketball while allowing 75.5 per contest to rank 285th in college basketball) and have a +35 scoring differential overall.
• Charleston (SC) loses the rebound battle by 1.5 boards on average. It records 31.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 250th in college basketball, while its opponents grab 33.3 per outing.
• Charleston (SC) hits 7.9 three-pointers per game (177th in college basketball) at a 35.7% rate (103rd in college basketball), compared to the 8.4 its opponents make while shooting 31.3% from beyond the arc.
• The Cougars average 96.0 points per 100 possessions on offense (199th in college basketball), and allow 92.4 points per 100 possessions (213th in college basketball).
• Charleston (SC) and its opponents have been relatively even in the turnover battle. The Cougars commit 13.0 per game (295th in college basketball) and force 13.3 (93rd in college basketball play).

Charlotte Performance Insights

• The 49ers have a +4 scoring differential, putting up 73.3 points per game (239th in college basketball) and allowing 72.9 (222nd in college basketball).
• Charlotte comes up short in the rebound battle by an average of 2.5 boards. It collects 29.0 rebounds per game (329th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 31.5.
• Charlotte hits 6.1 three-pointers per game (328th in college basketball) at a 30.0% rate (322nd in college basketball), compared to the 5.8 its opponents make, shooting 29.4% from beyond the arc.
• Charlotte forces 9.0 turnovers per game (351st in college basketball) while committing 8.7 (sixth in college basketball).

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