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Old Dominion vs. Coastal Carolina prediction: Why Coastal Carolina is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/8/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Old Dominion vs Coastal Carolina predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Coastal Carolina will square off with Old Dominion in men's college basketball action at HTC Center on Thursday, starting at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model projects Coastal Carolina as the most likely winner of the Old Dominion vs. Coastal Carolina game.
This article offers a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Old Dominion vs. Coastal Carolina prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NCAA basketball game between Old Dominion and Coastal Carolina 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives Coastal Carolina a 66% chance of defeating Old Dominion. Our predicted final score has Coastal Carolina winning 76-72.
According to our model, Coastal Carolina (-4.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 150.5 points has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Old Dominion vs. Coastal Carolina odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Old Dominion | Coastal Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +4.5 (-110) | -4.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | +160 | -190 |
| Total | o150.5 (-110) | u150.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Old Dominion vs. Coastal Carolina picks and best bet
After matching our predictions 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 | Coastal Carolina -4.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Coastal Carolina | -190 |
| Total | Under 150.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Coastal Carolina to win.
Old Dominion vs. Coastal Carolina game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball action between Coastal Carolina and Old Dominion at HTC Center is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Old Dominion vs. Coastal Carolina
- Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: HTC Center
Conclusion
We predict Coastal Carolina, with a 66% win probability, will likely beat Old Dominion on Thursday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Old Dominion vs. Coastal Carolina insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from 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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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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