Charleston vs. Coastal Carolina Prediction, Odds, Line, Spread, and Picks - December 19

The Charleston Cougars have won 10 in a row since losing their second game of the season and will look to make it 11 when they take on the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers. They have their eyes set on a conference title, and this is the final tune-up before their conference slate starts.

Coastal Carolina has the opportunity to push their winning streak to a modest three games and prove their easy schedule isn't the source of its success. They also begin conference play after this game. Let's see how these teams stack up tonight.

Charleston vs. Coastal Carolina Betting Odds

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Charleston vs. Coastal Carolina Match Details

Fixture: Charleston Cougars @ Coastal Carolina Chanticleers

Date and Time: Monday, December 19, 7:30 p.m. EDT

Venue: HTC Center

Cougars vs. Chanticleers Key Stats

The Cougars have found success through scoring. They are averaging 79.9 points per game, good for the 50th-best mark in the country. However, it's predicated on tempo rather than efficiency. The Cougars are shooting 44.4% from the field, 195th nationwide, and 32.4% from three, which ranks 249th.

The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers' defense limits opponents to 65.4 points per game, which ranks 98th. They are one of the best at forcing misses, as opponents only shoot 39.2% against them, which ranks 35th. Their weakness defensively is their opponent's three-point percentage, which is 33.7% (198th). Fortunately for them, the Cougars struggle to hit threes.

The Chanticleers' offense excels and struggles in similar areas as their defense. They score 79.6 per game (53rd) and are shooting 46.7% (95th). That's despite terrible three-point efficiency, hitting only 30.9% of those (307th). However, the Cougars' defense is weak in pretty much every facet. Coastal should have no problem getting buckets.

Charleston vs. Coastal Carolina Betting Prediction

The Cougars' up-tempo style and scoring prowess has helped them find success. However, their inefficiencies on both ends of the floor can be exploited by an efficient, slower-tempo team like Coastal Carolina. With Coastal also at home, where they are 4-1, they can control the pace. In a game with fewer possessions, don't expect Charleston to run away with a win. Coastal Carolina covers the spread.

Prediction: Coastal Carolina +7.5 (-110)

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