A key college basketball betting odds battle sees the away College of Charleston Cougars taking on the Hofstra Pride Saturday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to back the College of Charleston Cougars before tip-off in this one found them as 1.5-point underdogs over at Sportsbook earlier.
College of Charleston Cougars vs Hofstra Pride Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The College of Charleston Cougars will look to cover the spread vs the Hofstra Pride on Saturday, as the Cougars are 9-10-1 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Pride are 8-11 ATS. College of Charleston is 9-10-1 against the total, while Hofstra is 12-6-1 versus the total betting line.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 93-rated Hofstra Pride and the No. 82-ranked College of Charleston Cougars, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Hofstra's No. 57-ranked scoring average of 78.61 PPG, against a College of Charleston Cougars defense rated No. 28 and allowing 65.57 PPG. The Hofstra Pride FG% has averaged 46.14% to date this season, more than the College of Charleston Cougars shooters have managed so far (43.86% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Cougars got 23 points from Joe Chealey as College of Charleston ran past Northeastern 69-64 on Thursday at Matthews Arena.
The Pride blew out UNC Wilmington on Thursday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 96-76 win at Hofstra Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
College of Charleston home to William & Mary, Thursday, February 8th
Hofstra at Elon, Thursday, February 8th