William & Mary Tribe vs Charleston Cougars Picks and Predictions January 5th 2026

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William & Mary Tribe vs Charleston Cougars Betting Preview

The William & Mary Tribe enter 11-3 and look to extend their offensive pace, while the Charleston Cougars aim to defend home court in this Coastal Athletic Association matchup at TD Arena.

Line Movement and Odds

Charleston opened as the favorite, with the line reflecting confidence in their home-court strength. Current market:

  • Charleston Spread: -2.5 (-111)
  • William & Mary Spread: +2.5 (-112)
  • Charleston MoneyLine: -147
  • William & Mary MoneyLine: +117
  • Total: 162.5 (-110)

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Matchup Breakdown

William & Mary Outlook

William & Mary averages 85.9 points per game, with Tunde Vahlberg Fasasi, Kyle Pulliam, and Chase Lowe leading the offense. Their perimeter shooting (10.1 threes per game) and shooting efficiency (49.4% FG, 38th nationally) highlight balance. Their 3-3 road record underscores resilience, while their 11-3 overall mark shows competitiveness heading into CAA play.

Charleston Outlook

Charleston averages 75.8 points per game, with Jlynn Counter, Chol Machot, and Christian Reeves providing scoring depth. Their free-throw efficiency (18.3 made per game) and 5-3 home record highlight offensive strength. Their 9-6 overall record underscores consistency despite recent struggles.

Key Matchup / Path to Victory

The game hinges on William & Mary’s ability to maintain offensive rhythm, while Charleston must lean on Counter and Machot to pace the offense. If William & Mary controls tempo and perimeter shooting, their depth should create separation.

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Injuries / Availability

William & Mary: No injury updates provided.

Charleston: No injury updates provided.

Environment

TD Arena provides Charleston with a strong home-court edge, where they are 5-3 this season. William & Mary’s balanced offense highlights their ability to compete in Charleston.

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Best Bets and Prediction

Projected Final Score: William & Mary 80, Charleston 78

  • William & Mary +2.5 → Best Bet. Their offensive pace and shooting efficiency make them a strong cover candidate.
  • Under 162.5 → Total play. Both teams’ slower pace points toward a combined score below the line.

William & Mary’s depth and shooting should dictate the game, while Charleston’s offense keeps the spread in play. Expect a competitive contest trending under the total.

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