Towson vs College of Charleston Picks and Prediction – 1/4/2025

The Towson Tigers (6-8, 1-0 CAA) face the Charleston Cougars (11-3, 1-0 CAA) in a conference battle at TD Arena. Towson is coming off a 70-65 win over Bryant, while Charleston rides a three-game winning streak, including an 84-81 victory over Charlotte. Slam dunk your bets with our College Basketball picks.

Towson has struggled offensively, averaging 65.0 points per game on 39.1% shooting from the field. Guard Dylan Williamson leads the offense with 12.4 points per game, shooting 39.1% from the floor and 71.0% at the free-throw line. Towson relies heavily on Williamson, but secondary scoring has been inconsistent. Rebounding is a strength, averaging 37.1 boards per game, led by Mekhi Lowery with 6.1 rebounds. Three-point shooting remains a concern, limiting the ability to stretch defenses.

Defensively, Towson allows 65.6 points per game, keeping games close. They average 6.9 steals, led by Nendah Tarke with 1.2 per game, and 3.2 blocks, paced by Lowery. They’ll need to slow Charleston’s high-powered offense and maintain rebounding dominance to avoid giving up second-chance opportunities. 

Charleston enters the matchup with an explosive offense, averaging 79.9 points per game while shooting 46.2% from the field. Forward Ante Brzovic leads the attack with 19.3 points per game, shooting 54.9%. Brzovic also provides a strong inside presence, pulling down 8.4 rebounds per game. Guard CJ Fulton orchestrates the offense with 5.7 assists per game, ensuring ball movement keeps defenses on edge.

On defense, Charleston allows 75.3 points per game, occasionally struggling to contain opponents. However, they compensate with 7.5 steals per game, led by Fulton, and 1.9 blocks per game, anchored by Brzovic. Rebounding has been solid despite slightly trailing Towson’s average, and they rely on creating turnovers to ignite fast-break opportunities. Charleston’s defensive focus will be to pressure Towson’s guards and dominate the paint.

Charleston’s offensive efficiency and home-court advantage provide the edge. With Brzovic’s scoring and rebounding dominance, combined with Fulton’s playmaking, Charleston is poised to outpace Towson’s stagnant offense. Expect Charleston to capitalize on Towson’s shooting struggles and control the tempo. Final Score Prediction: Charleston Cougars win 82-68.