Charleston Cougars vs Citadel Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/20/24
Looking to win big? The Cougars and Bulldogs face off at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bulldogs are hosting the game at McAlister Field House in Charleston, SC. Charleston is favored by -10.5 in this non-conference contest against Citadel. The game’s over/under currently sits at 148 points.
CHARLESTON COUGARS VS CITADEL BULLDOGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Citadel Bulldogs +10.5
This game will be played at McAlister Field House at 6:00 ET on Wednesday, November 20th.
WHY BET THE CITADEL BULLDOGS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Bulldogs.
- Not only will Citadel pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +10.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 148 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Taking a Look at the Cougars Chances on the Road
Charleston Cougars Recent Game/Games
Charleston’s season took a hit with a 68-47 home loss to Liberty on Sunday. The Cougars, who were -5.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 115 fell well short of the O/U line of 141.
After a 29-29 tie at halftime, Charleston struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 18 points while allowing 39.
Charleston’s offense struggled in their last game, managing just 47 points on 30.8% shooting from the field. They hit 4 of 13 from beyond the arc, also at 30.8%, and their effective field goal percentage was 34.6%.
Zach Cleveland led the way with 20 points on 8 of 12 shooting, while Lazar Djokovic added 15 points and 8 rebounds. Isaiah Ihnen contributed 13 points, hitting 3 of 5 from three-point range.
Charleston’s defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 68 points on 30% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the other team making only 12 of 39 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Charleston’s defense allowed 4 threes on 13 attempts, also at a 30% rate. The opponent shot 78% from the free-throw line, hitting 11 of 14. Charleston gave up 10 offensive rebounds.
Can the Bulldogs Pull the Upset at Home?
Citadel Bulldogs Recent Game/Games
The Bulldogs dropped their Sunday game against the Aggies, losing 82-73 at home. Citadel entered the game as -3 favorites but failed to cover the spread.
After leading 39-36 at halftime, the Bulldogs struggled in the 2nd half, scoring 34 points while allowing 46. The game’s total points reached 155, surpassing the O/U line of 147.
Ryan Forrest and Brody Fox were the driving forces for the Citadel Bulldogs in their last game, with Forrest putting up 26 points and Fox adding 25 on 12-of-16 shooting. Jahnathan Lamothe also contributed 18 points, hitting 3-of-4 from beyond the arc.
The Bulldogs shot 45.2% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 51.6%. They connected on 30.8% of their three-point attempts, going 8-for-26, and struggled from the free-throw line, hitting just 52.9% of their shots. Citadel also grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists in the game.
Even with the Citadel Bulldogs giving up 82 points, their defense managed to hold the opposing team to 45% shooting from the field, as they went 28/62 overall. The Bulldogs struggled more inside, where they allowed 55% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team hitting 20 of their 36 shots.
From beyond the arc, Citadel’s defense limited the damage, with the opposing team shooting just 30%, making 8 of 26 three-point attempts. The Bulldogs also sent them to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 9 shots for 52%. Citadel gave up 15 offensive rebounds in the game.