Only one more half remains between Saint Joseph’s and the victory they were expected to achieve this evening. They have taken a quick lead, currently standing at 43 - 36 against Charleston. Saint Joseph’s entered this match with added motivation following their previous loss when these two teams last faced off. We’ll be observing if they can turn the tables or if it will be more of the same.

The Battle for Halftime Supremacy in College Basketball

Current Records and Match Details

The Charleston Cougars are on a road trip to face the Saint Joseph’s Hawks at 7:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday at Hagan Arena. If their previous games are any indication, both teams are likely to light up the scoreboard. Charleston is coming into the match with a recent victory, having posted their biggest win since March 10th by defeating Tusculum with a sharp 94 - 71 score. This victory marked their second consecutive win. Meanwhile, Saint Joseph’s managed to secure a solid victory over La Salle on Saturday, winning 82 - 68 and raising their scoring average to 75.1 points per game. Xzayvier Brown and Erik Reynolds II were the main playmakers for Saint Joseph’s. Brown went 7 for 11, scoring 21 points along with six assists and four steals. Reynolds II went 10 for 18, contributing 24 points. Additionally, Reynolds II achieved a 55.6% field goal percentage, which is his highest since January. However, Rasheer Fleming had a less successful game, shooting 0 - 5 from three-point range. Saint Joseph’s played as a unit and finished the game with 22 assists, their highest total of the season. Charleston’s victory improved their record to 6 - 2, while Saint Joseph’s win bumped their record up to 6 - 3.

High-Scoring Potential

Both teams are among the highest scoring in the league, making some high-performance offense likely. Charleston has been averaging 80.5 points per game this season and has had no problem running up the score. Saint Joseph’s, on the other hand, has been averaging 75.1 points. With both teams capable of easily putting up points, the question remains who can score higher. Charleston is hoping to defy the odds on Tuesday as the experts predict a loss for them. It’s important to be cautious when betting against them as they are 5 - 2 ATS overall but only 0 - 1 when playing as underdogs on the road.

Odds and Predictions

Saint Joseph’s is a big 7.5 - point favorite against Charleston according to the latest college basketball odds. The oddsmakers accurately set the line for this game as it opened with the Hawks as a 6.5 - point favorite. The over/under is set at 151 points. For all the latest college basketball picks, including this game, make sure to check SportsLine’s advanced computer model.

Series History

Charleston won the only game these two teams have played in the last year. On December 21, 2023, Charleston won 89 - 82 against Saint Joseph’s.