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Charleston Southern hits the road to face Presbyterian on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at the Ross E. Templeton P.E. Center in Clinton, South Carolina. ESPN+ has the Big South conference matchup, and the betting setup is interesting because the favorite has been far better at home than away.
Charleston Southern is 11-9 overall and comes off an 86-81 loss to USC Upstate where A’Lahn Sumler went off for 35. The Buccaneers can score in bunches, but their 4-7 road mark is the first thing I look at when they’re laying points. Presbyterian is 10-10 and 7-1 at home, fresh off a 92-55 win over Gardner-Webb. So you have a road favorite with a shaky travel profile against a home underdog that’s been tough in its own building.
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Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs Presbyterian Blue Hose Odds
These are the current betting lines, and bettors should always keep an eye on updated numbers and movement on the latest college basketball odds.
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Southern Buccaneers | -232 | -5.5 (-111) | O 148.5 (-113) |
| Presbyterian Blue Hose | +190 | +5.5 (-109) | U 148.5 (-108) |
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Charleston Southern Buccaneers Betting Form
Charleston Southern is built to play fast and score. The 84.5 points per game jumps off the page, and the three-point volume is a real weapon. Making 12.3 threes per game is not normal, and it changes how you handicap them because a quick shooting surge can flip a spread in a couple minutes. When Sumler is aggressive and getting downhill, it also pulls help and opens clean catch-and-shoot looks.
Rebounding is the other big piece. The Buccaneers average 44.0 boards per game, and that translates into extra possessions plus a lot of second chances. In a road spot, that’s usually what you want: something that travels. The concern is the road record (4-7), because a high-variance shooting team on the road can look great or can look a step slow, depending on the first five minutes.
Presbyterian Blue Hose Betting Form
Presbyterian has been a different team at home. A 7-1 home record is hard to ignore, especially when they’re catching +5.5. They also play with enough skill to punish defensive lapses, and the 92-55 blowout of Gardner-Webb is a good reminder that they can score in a hurry when the game starts going their way.
The Blue Hose shooting profile is more balanced than Charleston Southern’s, but the top-end shot-making is still there. Carl Parrish hitting 42.6% from three gives them a steady spacer, and Jonah Pierce is the type of interior presence who can keep them from being bullied on the glass. Pierce’s rebounding becomes a betting lever in this matchup because Charleston Southern wants to win the possession count, and Presbyterian has to resist that.
Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs Presbyterian Blue Hose Matchup Breakdown
This game comes down to pace and possession control. Charleston Southern wants tempo, threes, and a lot of rebounding chaos. Presbyterian probably wants to keep it structured, limit second chances, and make Charleston Southern defend for longer stretches instead of trading quick shots.
The total at 148.5 is telling you the market expects points, and I get why. Charleston Southern’s offense pushes games upward, and they can drag opponents into track-meet stretches whether the opponent wants it or not. Still, the home-road split is the thing I can’t fully shake. Road favorites that rely on perimeter bursts can look a lot less comfortable when the first few threes don’t fall
If you tend to bet sides and totals off style, not just raw points per game, it helps to stick to a consistent process. The broader concepts in the sports betting strategy guide still apply well here: identify volatility, decide if you’re buying it or fading it, then make sure the price is actually worth it.
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Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs Presbyterian Blue Hose Predictions and Best Bets
My initial lean is Presbyterian +5.5. It’s mostly about the profile mismatch: Presbyterian has been strong at home (7-1), while Charleston Southern has been below average away (4-7). Laying 5.5 on the road is asking Charleston Southern to win cleanly, not just win. And if this game is competitive late, those possessions become expensive.
That said, I understand the Charleston Southern case. They can absolutely win this matchup, and they might even win it comfortably if the threes are falling and they dominate the glass. Sumler and Blaine give them real scoring punch, and if Presbyterian can’t slow the pace, it can turn into a long night fast.
On the total, I lean Over 148.5, but it’s not a slam dunk. Charleston Southern’s scoring profile pulls the number up, and Presbyterian just showed it can get into the 90s when it’s clicking. The risk is that Presbyterian tries to shorten the game and you get long half-court possessions plus fewer transition looks. Still, I think the shot volume and the chance of late-game fouling make the Over the better side of it.
Best Bet: Presbyterian Blue Hose +5.5 (-109).
NCAAB Picks and Handicappers on ScoresAndStats
College hoops is a volume sport, and it’s easy to overbet the slate if you’re not careful. The better approach is usually picking your spots, tracking how numbers move, and comparing your read to the market before you hit submit.
If you’re building a card for Wednesday, start with today’s college basketball picks to see how the board shapes up across the full slate, then narrow down to matchups where the style clash actually creates value. I also like using the NCAAB teams hub as a quick way to sanity-check form and results before you commit to sides, totals, or team totals.
