The Northeastern Huskies (10-6, 3-1 CAA) head to Charleston to take on the Cougars (11-5, 2-2 CAA) in what should be a low-scoring game. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 11, 2018.
Charleston opened as a 3.5-point favorite, while the Over/Under (O/U) for the game has been set at 134 points.
Northeastern Huskies vs. Charleston Cougars ATS Prediction
In the Huskies’ last outing, they beat the James Madison Dukes, 80-67. Northeastern was lights out from beyond the arc (14-30; 46.7 percent). James Madison, on the other hand, did an excellent job of converting from the charity stripe (17-24; 70.8 percent). Northeastern was lifted by Vasa Pusica, who had 12 points, nine assists and five rebounds.
The Cougars fell to the Towson Tigers in their last contest, 73-62. One of Towson’s largest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 19-23 (82.6 percent), while the Cougars were 14-18 (77.8 percent). Charleston’s Grant Riller had a solid game, leading both teams in scoring with 18 points on 8-for-14 shooting.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams battle. Charleston ranks 308th in possessions per game (67.1) and Northeastern is 293rd (67.5).
Northeastern heads into the contest with records of 10-6 straight up (SU) and 6-6 against the spread (ATS). Vegas has been spot on when predicting totals of Huskies games, with an even split between overs and unders.
Charleston is 11-5 SU, but they are just 5-6-1 ATS. Cougars games tend to finish over the total (58.3 percent).
After splitting two games last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the last contest, the Cougars won 85-71. Charleston couldn’t miss, shooting 62.7 percent from the field. Northeastern, meanwhile, had a field goal percentage of 40.0.
Northeastern Huskies at Charleston Cougars Free Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Northeastern, ATS Winner – Northeastern, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
Northeastern is 2-5 ATS on the road with 4 overs and 3 unders.
At home, Charleston is 2-2 ATS with 2 overs and 2 unders.
Northeastern ranks 16th in rebounds allowed per game (30.8) while Charleston ranks 133rd (35.1).
The Huskies rank first in blocks allowed per game (1.5) while the Cougars rank 98th (3.6).
Charleston ranks sixth in steals allowed per game (4.4) while Northeastern ranks 92nd (6.2).
The Huskies allow the 29th-fewest assists per game (10.8) while the Cougars rank 52nd (11.6).
Northeastern is fifth in the nation with 15.4 three pointers allowed per game while Charleston is 16th with 17.6 three pointers allowed per game.
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, Northeastern is 3-2 ATS with 3 overs and 2 unders.
Charleston is 2-2-1 ATS with 4 overs and 1 under over their last five games.
The Huskies’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.2, down from 4.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Cougars have scored an average of 75.4 points per game (3.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.0 points per game (7.0 above their season average).
