Match Analysis: Florida Atlantic Owls vs Charleston Cougars – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-11-08
- Time: 11:00 PM UTC
- Location: Florida Atlantic Home Court
Game Overview
The matchup features Florida Atlantic Owls hosting Charleston Cougars with recent form slightly favoring FAU, though Charleston has had a recent OT win in the last H2H meeting.
Key Factors to Consider
- Florida Atlantic is 1-0 with a recent 83-78 OT win and shows a strong defense allowing 58 points per game, while Charleston is 1-1 with a 90-75 loss most recently and averages 78 points allowed.
- The last meeting was a high-scoring 119-116 OT win by Charleston, but FAU won their last encounter at home and currently carries a one-game winning streak.
- No notable injuries reported for either team ahead of this matchup.
- Playing at home gives Florida Atlantic a meaningful edge; both teams have comparable motivation early in the season with FAU slightly favored by the sportsbooks.
- Both teams are motivated to start the season strong; FAU benefits from momentum following their recent win, while Charleston looks to rebound from a recent loss.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Florida Atlantic Owls: -225, Charleston Cougars: +184 | Florida Atlantic Owls | β β β β β 74% |
| Spread | Florida Atlantic Owls: -4.5 -110, Charleston Cougars: +4.5 -110 | Florida Atlantic Owls -4.5 | β β β ββ 66% |
| Over/under | Over 160.5: -110, Under 160.5: -110 | Under 160.5 | β β β ββ 62% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Florida Atlantic Owls -2% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Under 160.5 18% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Under 160.5 at 18% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 20.2% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Florida Atlantic to win straight-up on the moneyline, covering the spread, and the game to finish under the total points line.
Predicted Score: Florida Atlantic 81 – Charleston 76