The Hofstra Pride (16-3, 6-0 CAA) put their 13-game winning streak on the line when they square off against the Charleston Cougars (14-5, 3-3 CAA) at Mack Sports Complex. The game is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
Charleston Cougars at Hofstra Pride Free Prediction
The last time the Cougars played, they were beaten by the Northeastern Huskies, 69-60. Northeastern’s offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over Charleston. The Huskies had a rate of 15.4 (below their season average of 22.4), while the Cougars posted a mark of 10.0 (below their season average of 26.0). Grant Riller was Charleston’s leading scorer with 17 points on 5-for-9 shooting.
The Pride were victorious over the UNCW Seahawks in their last game, 87-72. The Pride knocked down 23 of their 26 free throws (88.5 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 9.3 (better than their season average of 14.0). Eli Pemberton was the game’s high scorer with 24 points on 8-for-15 shooting from the field.
After the Cougars won both matchups against the Pride last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. In the last matchup, Charleston won 86-85. Charleston had a better effective field goal percentage (0.654 vs. 0.580). Hofstra, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (10.5 vs. 17.3).
A focal point for the Hofstra offense is getting to the free throw line. The Pride rank 44th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.284), but Charleston is among the best in the country at keeping opponents away from the charity stripe (ranking 41st by yielding a FTA rate of 0.182).
Charleston Cougars vs. Hofstra Pride Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Charleston, ATS Winner – Charleston, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Hofstra ranks 158th in rebounds per game (35.4) while Charleston ranks 251st (32.5).
The Cougars rank 28th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Pride rank 82nd (3.2).
Hofstra is 23rd in the country with 5.1 steals allowed per game while Charleston is 40th with 5.4 steals allowed per game.
The Pride average 22.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 138th in the nation. The Cougars rank 148th in three pointers allowed per game (23.1).
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The Cougars’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.8, down from 5.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Pride have scored an average of 83.6 points per game (1.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.0 points per game (7.2 above their season average).
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