Betting on today’s Blue Hose and Buccaneers game? Catch the action at Buccaneer Fieldhouse in Charleston, SC, as the Buccaneers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Blue Hose come into this Big South conference matchup as the betting favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 141 points.

PRESBYTERIAN BLUE HOSE VS CHARLESTON SOUTHERN BUCCANEERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Charleston Southern Buccaneers +1

This game will be played at Buccaneer Fieldhouse at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 3rd.

WHY BET THE CHARLESTON SOUTHERN BUCCANEERS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Buccaneers.
  • Not only will Charleston Southern pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 141 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.

Does Presbyterian Have What it Takes to Win as Road Favorites?

Presbyterian is getting ready for their 16th game of the season, bringing with them an 8-7 record. On the road, the Blue Hose have a 3-3 record, while at home they are 2-4. Presbyterian has a subpar ATS performance, sitting below .500 with a 5-7 record. In their last ten games, Presbyterian has struggled vs. the spread, going 0-3.

In 15 games, Presbyterian comes in with an over/under mark of 7-5-0, with their games averaging 147.8 points per game. The Blue Hose’s have recorded an over/under record of 1-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 151 points per game.

In contrast to their season average of 78.3 points per game, the Presbyterian had a below average performance. They scored 68 points against Wake Forest and had a field goal percentage of 42.1%. For the season, the Presbyterian offense has been one of the more efficient shooting teams in the NCAA with a field goal percentage of 49%. So far, they have hit 56% of their looks from inside the arc, and are averaging 6.8 made three’s per contest.

The Blue Hose’s defense is presently ranked 162nd nationally, allowing an average of 72.3 points per contest. In today’s game vs. Charleston Southern, the Presbyterian defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Presbyterian made 21 free-throws vs. the Blue Hose.

Does Charleston Southern Have a Shot at a Home Win?

Heading into their 14th game of the season, Charleston Southern holds a 4-9 record. So far this season, the Buccaneers have played all of their games on the road. As of today’s game, Charleston Southern’s record against the spread for the season is 3-6-1. In their last five games, the team is 2-2 vs. the spread.

Through 13 games, Charleston Southern has an over/under record of 3-5-2 with their games averaging a combined 141.1 points per game so far. When assessing the Buccaneers’ performance in their last three games, their over/under record stands at 1-1, with their games averaging 159 points per game.

The Charleston Southern offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 60 points versus North Carolina. During the game, they attempted 25 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 33.3%. On the offensive front, the Buccaneers have a season-long field goal percentage of 44%, ranking 232nd nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 130th in terms of percentage and 173rd in three-pointers made.

So far, the Buccaneers’ defense is ranked 223rd in the country at 76.0 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 4.7 threes per game vs. Presbyterian. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 26.1%.