Don’t expect a fast-paced game when the Charleston Cougars (12-2, 1-0 CAA) head to Towson to play the Tigers (5-9, 1-1 CAA). Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 3, 2019.
Charleston Cougars vs. Towson Tigers Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Tigers lost big to the fifth-ranked Virginia Cavaliers, 73-42, while the Cougars beat the Presbyterian Blue Hose, 85-73.
Charleston dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 50.0 and a turnover percentage of 8.9. For those same stats, Presbyterian put up marks of 23.5 and 14.3, respectively. Towson, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.293 vs. 0.204). Brian Fobbs fueled Towson with nine points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Charleston was lifted by Jarrell Brantley, who contributed 19 points and 14 rebounds.
This series was highly competitive last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Tigers won the last game 73-62. One of Towson’s biggest strengths 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). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Brantley has taken his game to another level as of late for Charleston, averaging 0 points over the last five games.
Half-court execution will be at a premium when a pair of the country’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. Towson ranks 325th in possessions per game (66.3) and Charleston is 318th (66.6). Also, the Cougars rank 25th in turnover percentage (16.0 percent), while the Tigers rank 302nd in opponents’ turnover percentage (16.9 percent).
Charleston Cougars at Towson Tigers Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Towson, ATS Winner – Charleston, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Charleston ranks 180th in three pointers attempted per game (21.1) while Towson ranks 256th (16.9).
- The Cougars rank 214th in assists per game (10.9) while the Tigers rank 232nd (9.7).
- Towson is seventh in the NCAA with 1.9 blocks allowed per game while Charleston is 13th with 2.1 blocks allowed per game.
- The Cougars rank 31st in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Tigers rank 87th (6.2).
- Towson ranks 19th in rebounds allowed per game (30.4) while Charleston ranks 74th (33.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Cougars have scored an average of 68.2 points per game (6.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.8 points per game (0.5 above their season average).
- The Tigers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 10.4, up from 2.0 for the season.
