Charleston (SC) vs. UNC Wilmington betting: College basketball preview for January 23

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The Charleston (SC) Cougars (15-4, 5-1 CAA) host the UNC Wilmington Seahawks (14-5, 4-2 CAA) after winning three home games in a row. The Cougars are favored by just 2.5 points in the matchup, which tips at 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, January 23, 2025. The over/under is 155.5 for the matchup.

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Charleston (SC) vs. UNC Wilmington betting lines

  • Charleston (SC) moneyline odds to win: -153
  • UNC Wilmington moneyline odds to win: +129
  • Spread: Charleston (SC) (-2.5)
  • Total: 155.5

Charleston (SC) statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • In home games, Charleston (SC) owns a better record against the spread (6-2-0) compared to its ATS record on the road (4-2-0).
  • When playing at home, the Cougars exceed the over/under 75% of the time (six of eight games). They’ve hit the over in 33.3% of away games (two of six contests).
  • As a moneyline favorite, Charleston (SC) has won a higher percentage of its games when playing at home (.875) compared to road games (.750).

Recent trends

  • The Cougars’ offense has been less productive over their last 10 games, scoring 76.8 points a contest compared to the 78.4 they’ve averaged this season.
  • The last 10 games have seen Charleston (SC) give up 2.7 fewer points per game (71.7) than its season-long average (74.4).
  • The Cougars are trending up from beyond the arc during their last 10 outings, making 9.3 threes per game and shooting 36.3% from long range compared to their season-long averages of 8.4 makes and 35.5% from distance in the 2024-25 season.

Charleston (SC) betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 12-6-0 (Home: 6-2-0; Away: 4-2-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 2.5+: 8-4-0 (As Favorite: 10-4-0; As Underdog: 2-2-0)
  • O-U-P: 10-8-0 (Home: 6-2-0; Away: 2-4-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 12-2 (Home: 7-1; Away: 3-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-2 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-1)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
45.0 (173rd in nation) 43.4 (183rd) 33.5 (124th) 34.2 (323rd) 16.4 (45th) 11.7 (213th)

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UNC Wilmington statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • This year, UNC Wilmington is 8-3-0 at home against the spread (.727 winning percentage). On the road, it is 3-3-0 ATS (.500).
  • In terms of the over/under, Seahawks games have gone over more frequently at home (seven of 11, 63.6%) than away (two of six, 33.3%).
  • In 2024-25 when moneyline underdogs, the Seahawks have a better winning percentage at home (1.000, 1-0 record) than away (.333, 1-2).

Recent trends

  • In their previous 10 games, the Seahawks are scoring 77.6 points per game, 2.1 fewer points than their season average (79.7).
  • While UNC Wilmington is ceding 70.3 points per game in 2024-25, it has bettered that mark over its previous 10 games, allowing 67.6 points per contest.
  • The Seahawks are draining 7.8 threes per game with a 32.2% three-point percentage in their previous 10 games, compared to their season averages of 7.6 and 32.3%.

UNC Wilmington betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 11-6-0 (Home: 8-3-0; Away: 3-3-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 2.5+: 2-1-0 (As Favorite: 8-5-0; As Underdog: 3-1-0)
  • O-U-P: 9-8-0 (Home: 7-4-0; Away: 2-4-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 10-3 (Home: 8-2; Away: 2-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-2 (Home: 1-0; Away: 1-2)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
45.2 (164th in nation) 42.7 (136th) 37.3 (14th) 29.1 (75th) 14.8 (112th) 10.8 (111th)
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