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Hampton vs Charleston Picks and Predictions – January 10, 2026
Hampton hits the road for a Coastal Athletic Association matchup with Charleston on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET from TD Arena in Charleston, South Carolina. This is a spot where market perception matters: Charleston has the stronger resume at 10-6, and Hampton’s 8-9 record comes with real volatility away from home.
The number is big, though. Charleston is laying 9.5, and Hampton is priced at +340 on the moneyline. With a total of 143.5, oddsmakers are basically daring Hampton to score enough to keep this from turning into a second-half coast game for the favorite.
Hampton vs Charleston Odds
These are the current betting lines, and you always want to monitor the market leading into tip. Track the latest college basketball odds as limits rise and numbers settle.
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton | +340 | +9.5 (-111) | 143.5 |
| Charleston | N/A | -9.5 (-109) | 143.5 |
Hampton Betting Form
Hampton’s last game was a rough result, but it also showed the path to keeping this close. If Michael Eley is capable of carrying usage and creating efficient points, Hampton can survive stretches where the offense looks thin. That matters against a team laying a big number, because you’re not asking Hampton to be perfect, you’re asking them to avoid the dead 6-minute segment that breaks the spread.
The Pirates’ free-throw profile is also the reason I’m not automatically fading them at +9.5. Teams that can draw fouls and hit enough at the line tend to hang around longer than they should, and that’s how you cover as a road dog even when you lose straight up. The problem is the road record for a reason: when the possessions get sloppy, the defense has to defend multiple efforts and the margin can avalanche.
For matchup splits and recent results, check Hampton stats and results.
Charleston Betting Form
Charleston is priced like the better team because they’ve earned it. They score with more balance, they’re comfortable playing fast or grinding a half-court possession, and TD Arena tends to amplify that rhythm when they get into a run. Laying 9.5 still asks for focus, but Charleston’s three-game win streak is the type of form bettors want when backing a favorite, especially one that can win the glass and manufacture points at the stripe.
The real betting question is whether Charleston’s offense is efficient enough to create separation without needing a heater from deep. If they’re getting clean paint touches and forcing Hampton to defend in rotation, the foul pressure starts to show up, and that’s where favorites cover. If Charleston settles for early jumpers and lets Hampton play from a set defense, the door stays open for a backdoor cover.
For game logs and team trends, check Charleston schedule and stats.
Hampton vs Charleston Matchup Breakdown
TD Arena is an indoor environment, so weather is a non-factor, but the setting still matters. Charleston at home tends to play with more pace and more confidence in early offense. Hampton has to be ready for the first 8 minutes, because if Charleston is up 10 quickly, you’re no longer handicapping the same game. You’re handicapping a chasing script where Hampton has to take quicker shots and live with the variance.
From a matchup standpoint, Hampton’s best chance to cover is keeping the possession count reasonable while still getting to the line. That sounds contradictory, but it’s not. You can slow the game and still draw fouls if you’re attacking mismatches and forcing help. If Hampton is living on contested jumpers, the cover equity evaporates because missed shots become Charleston transition.
The total sits in a range where late-game free throws can decide everything. If Hampton is within 8 to 12 points late, you’re very live on the dog and very live on the over, because the foul game becomes automatic. If Charleston is up 18 and empties the bench, the pace usually dies and the under becomes much more comfortable. If you want a clean framework for evaluating spread vs total correlation and how to react to movement, the Expert Betting Guide is worth revisiting.
Hampton vs Charleston Predictions and Best Bets
I lean Charleston here, but it’s not a blind favorite bet. The cover case is simple: Charleston’s offensive balance plus home-court pace forces Hampton into defensive rotations, and that pushes Hampton into foul trouble. Once Charleston lives at the line, 9.5 isn’t that scary because the final 2 minutes often turn into a scoring contest.
Hampton’s counter is also obvious: Eley (and the primary creators around him) have to keep scoring pressure on Charleston so the Cougars can’t play relaxed possessions. If Hampton is within two possessions late, Charleston is the one dealing with the stress of laying points, and Hampton can cover even if they never lead.
On the total, I slightly prefer the over because Charleston’s home tempo and both teams’ ability to get to the stripe creates a lot of “hidden” points. The risk is a cold Hampton shooting night where they can’t reach the high 60s, but the number is low enough that a normal Charleston scoring game plus a decent Hampton output gets you there.
Best Bet: Charleston -9.5
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