Hofstra at Charleston 2/14/19 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

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Last Updated: 08/21/2019 at 11:33 AM ET

Hofstra at Charleston 2/14/19 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

The Hofstra Pride visit TD Arena in Charleston, South Carolina on Thursday to play the Charleston Cougars. Hofstra improved to 21-4 on the season following its 93-87 win over William & Mary. The Pride were led by Justin Wright-Foreman with 48 points as Hofstra extended its winning streak at home to 14 straight. Hofstra is 11-1 in the Colonial Athletic Association.

Charleston improved to 20-6 on the season following its 86-84 win over Drexel on Saturday. The Cougars were led in the win by Jarrell Brantley with 22 points. With the win, Charleston improved to 9-4 in the CAA 2 ½ games behind first place Hofstra. Justin Wright-Foreman leads Hofstra in scoring with an average of 26.0 points per game. Jacquil Taylor is the team leader in rebounds with an average of 8.2 per game, while Desure Bule leads the Pride in assists with an average of 5.0 per game. Hofstra is shooting 49.1% from the field and 38.4% from 3-point territory.

Grant Riller is leading Charleston in scoring with an average of 21.2 points per game and leads the team in assists with an average of 4.0 per game. Jarrell Brantley is the second leading scorer and leading rebounding with averages of 18.5 points and 7.9 rebounds per game. Charleston is shooting 47.6% from the field and 33.1% from 3-point territory.

Hofstra beat Charleston at home 86-72 earlier this season, but things will be different playing at Charleston on Thursday. The Cougars have covered the number in 4 of the last 5 at home, 4 of the last 6 versus a team with a road winning percentage above .600 and in 7 of the last 9 versus a team with an overall winning percentage above .600. Upset Alert in this matchup. Final Score Prediction, Charleston Cougars win and cover ATS 77-70.

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