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Charleston Cougars vs Hofstra Pride Picks and Predictions – Thursday January 29, 2026
Charleston heads to Hempstead for a Coastal Athletic Association road test against Hofstra on Thursday night. Tip is set for 7:00 PM ET at the Mack Sports Complex, and it’ll be on FloC. Both teams are 13-8, so the market is leaning heavily on venue and profile rather than record.
Hofstra is laying 4.5 at home with a 149.5 total. That’s a number that expects pace and shot-making, but it also bakes in that Hofstra’s shooting translates in this building and Charleston’s road stretches can get choppy if the whistles or turnovers go the wrong way.
Charleston Cougars vs Hofstra Pride Odds
These are the current betting lines, and bettors should keep an eye on updated numbers and movement on the latest college basketball odds.
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Cougars | +156 | +4.5 (-113) | O 149.5 (-113) |
| Hofstra Pride | -197 | -4.5 (-111) | U 149.5 (-113) |
Charleston Cougars Betting Form
Charleston is coming off an 80-70 win over Elon, and the best part of that result is how they generated points. They got efficient interior scoring and lived at the line, which is exactly how you survive on the road when the three ball isn’t automatic. That free-throw volume also matters in a spread like this because it keeps you from falling behind during scoring droughts.
The matchup question is whether Charleston can keep its shot diet stable against a Hofstra team that’s comfortable turning games into a perimeter contest. Charleston’s most reliable path is to keep attacking the paint, get to the stripe, and make Hofstra defend multiple actions per possession instead of trading early threes.
For recent results and splits, Charleston’s Charleston Cougars stats and results are the quickest reference.
Hofstra Pride Betting Form
Hofstra is 7-1 at home, and that’s why they’re favored here. The Pride can score in bunches when the threes start falling, and they have the kind of shot creators who can win late-clock possessions, which is often the difference between winning and covering as a moderate home favorite.
The key for Hofstra in this matchup is controlling the three-point attempt quality. If they’re generating clean looks while also keeping Charleston off the line, they can build separation without needing an elite defensive night. If Charleston is consistently getting free throws and second chances, Hofstra can still win, but it becomes tougher to clear a multi-possession spread.
For game logs and home/road context, use the Hofstra Pride schedule and stats page.
Charleston Cougars vs Hofstra Pride Matchup Breakdown
This is a shot profile clash. Hofstra wants to space you out and make threes a real part of the math. Charleston wants to win with rim pressure, free throws, and enough rebounding to avoid losing the possession battle. If Charleston is getting to the line at its normal rate, that can neutralize Hofstra’s home shooting edge because it’s a steady way to score without needing jumpers.
Turnovers are the other swing point. Hofstra covering -4.5 usually requires a few extra possessions or at least a clean efficiency edge. If Charleston protects the ball and forces Hofstra to beat them in the half court every trip, this stays in that one to two possession band most of the night. If Charleston gives away live-ball turnovers, Hofstra can turn that into quick threes and the spread stops being a sweat.
The total at 149.5 is playable either way depending on game script. If Hofstra gets a lead and Charleston has to speed up, you can get an offense-driven finish with late fouling. If Charleston keeps it tight with free throws and half-court possessions, the scoring can still be solid but the pace might not be as wild as the number suggests. If you want a clean framework for how pace, shot mix, and end-game fouling affects totals, the expert betting guide is worth leaning on.
Charleston Cougars vs Hofstra Pride Predictions and Best Bets
I lean Hofstra -4.5, but I don’t love laying it without acknowledging the risk. Charleston’s ability to live at the stripe is exactly how road underdogs hang around even when they’re getting out-shot from three. If the whistle tilts Charleston’s way, Hofstra can win and still fail to separate.
The case for Hofstra is the home environment and the perimeter ceiling. If Hofstra hits at a normal clip from deep and forces Charleston into longer, tougher half-court trips without free throws, the favorite can get to that 6 to 10 point cushion that covers this number. That’s the cleanest path and it fits a 79-75 type projection.
On the total, I lean over 149.5 if you believe both teams’ strengths show up. Hofstra’s threes plus Charleston’s free throws is the classic combination that pushes games over, even when the possession count isn’t extreme. The danger is a cold-shooting first half that forces you to rely on a perfect finish.
Best Bet: Hofstra -4.5 (-111)
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