Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs Radford Highlanders

This NCAAB matchup features Charleston Southern Buccaneers (12-15 (8-3)) traveling to take on Radford Highlanders (14-13 (10-5)) at The Dedmon Center, Radford, VA. These two teams are closely matched, with both squads posting similar scoring differentials this season. This projects as a competitive contest that could go either way. On offense, Radford averages 75.4 points per game, which exceeds what the Charleston So defense typically allows (73.3 PPG). That mismatch could give the home side opportunities to exploit. The Charleston So offense puts up 73.9 PPG and faces a Radford defense allowing 72.2 PPG. The visitors have the offensive firepower to stay in this one. Home court advantage is worth approximately 3.5 points in NCAAB, and Radford will look to leverage their home crowd. Our model projects Radford to win by approximately 5.4 points. The 68% confidence interval ranges from Radford winning by 18 to losing by 7. Our model aligns closely with the market on this one, suggesting the oddsmakers have priced this game efficiently. Look for small edges in the total and moneyline markets to capitalize on any remaining value.

Radford enters at 14-13 (10-5), hovering around the .500 mark. They've shown flashes of strong play but haven't been able to sustain consistency. At home, they'll look to put together a complete performance and build momentum. It's been a difficult season for Charleston So at 12-15 (8-3). Traveling to face Radford presents a significant challenge, though every game is a chance to build for the future. When these teams meet, the home team typically has the edge given the crowd advantage and familiarity factor. The team that controls tempo and limits turnovers will likely dictate the outcome of this matchup.