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Charleston vs. Hofstra prediction: Hofstra favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/29/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Charleston vs Hofstra predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Men's college basketball action continues on Thursday at 7:00 PM ET as Charleston takes on Hofstra in men's college basketball action at David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex.
The championship matchup pairs two 14–3 teams coming off sharply contrasting conference title games, with New England advancing through a low-scoring, snow-filled AFC Championship win over Denver and Seattle earning its place after a 31–27 NFC Championship thriller against the Rams.
The clash also spotlights two offensive focal points, with Drake Maye guiding New England through a composed, run-focused AFC title performance and Jaxon Smith-Njigba entering as Seattle’s primary playmaker following a 153-yard, one-touchdown outing in the NFC Championship.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Hofstra as the most likely winner of the Charleston vs. Hofstra game.
This article offers further insights into Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Charleston vs. Hofstra prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NCAA basketball game between Charleston and Hofstra 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives Hofstra a 62% chance of defeating Charleston. Our predicted final score has Hofstra winning 74-71.
According to our model, Hofstra (-2.5) has a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 148.5 points has a 53% chance of staying under.
Charleston vs. Hofstra odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Charleston | Hofstra |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +2.5 (-102) | -2.5 (-118) |
| Moneyline | +142 | -160 |
| Total | o148.5 (-110) | u148.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Charleston vs. Hofstra picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Hofstra -2.5 | -118 |
| Moneyline | Hofstra | -160 |
| Total | Under 148.5 | -105 |
According to our best men's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 148.5 total points.
Charleston vs. Hofstra game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball matchup between Hofstra and Charleston at David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Charleston vs. Hofstra
- Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex
Conclusion
We predict Hofstra, with a 62% win probability, will likely beat Charleston on Thursday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Charleston vs. Hofstra insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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