The college hoops wagering menu features a clash between Massachusetts and College of Charleston on Saturday, with the host Minutemen trying to win and cover the NCAAB point spread.

This matchup is a neutral-site affair being played at Atlantis Resort.

The Minutemen sit at 5-1 (3-1-1 ATS) on the season. By comparison, the Cougars are currently 4-1 (2-2 ATS). Looking to wager on the totals? Massachusetts is 3-2 OU, and College of Charleston is 1-3 OU.



View College of Charleston vs Massachusetts Odds and Stats.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
According to new college basketball power rankings here, it's the No. 51-ranked Minutemen and the No. 209-rated Cougars in this matchup. Computer formulas aimed at predicting NCAAB scores point to a 84-74 win for the Minutemen on Saturday.



How They Match Up:
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Massachusetts has the nation's No. 58-rated offensive output, at 78.5 PPG. The visiting Cougars defense ranks No. 181 allowing on average 67 PPG. The Minutemen FG% has averaged 43.3% so far, less than the Cougars marksmen have achieved on the year, 47% per game.

Defensively, College of Charleston features the nation's No. 188-rated defense on the road, allowing 71.5 points per game. Massachusetts, meanwhile, comes in at No. 73 nationally in scoring at home.

Last time out for College of Charleston, they were a 68-66 Sportsbook as they battled UNC Asheville at home. They failed to cover in the match as a 2.5-point favorite. The Bulldogs endured a 68-66 loss at the hands of the Cougars on Friday, despite a 20-point effort from Matt Dickey at Atlantis Resort.

Massachusetts was an 89-75 Sportsbook in its last match on the road against Utah. They earned a push of the 14–point spread as favorites. Josh Watkins scored 16 points in a futile effort to lead the Utes to a win (they lost 89-75 to Massachusetts at Atlantis Resort on Friday).


College of Charleston Cougars Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing The Citadel are 8-2
After a win are 6-4

Massachusetts Minutemen Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
After playing Utah are 1-0
After a win are 6-4

A few Cougars at Minutemen trends to consider:
Massachusetts is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games


Next up:
College of Charleston home to The Citadel, Thursday, December 1
Massachusetts home to Towson, Wednesday, November 30