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Southern Miss vs. Coastal Carolina prediction: Why Coastal Carolina is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/24/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Southern Miss vs Coastal Carolina predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Coastal Carolina will face Southern Miss in men's college basketball action at HTC Center on Saturday, starting at 1:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Coastal Carolina as the most likely winner of the Southern Miss vs. Coastal Carolina game.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Southern Miss vs. Coastal Carolina prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between Southern Miss and Coastal Carolina 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives Coastal Carolina a 62% chance of defeating Southern Miss. Our predicted final score has Coastal Carolina winning 72-69.
According to our model, Coastal Carolina (-2.5) has a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 141.5 points has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Southern Miss 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 | Southern Miss | Coastal Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +2.5 (-102) | -2.5 (-118) |
| Moneyline | +136 | -160 |
| Total | o141.5 (-110) | u141.5 (-106) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Southern Miss vs. Coastal Carolina 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 | Coastal Carolina -2.5 | -118 |
| Moneyline | Coastal Carolina | -160 |
| Total | Under 141.5 | -106 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Coastal Carolina to win.
Southern Miss vs. Coastal Carolina game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball game between Coastal Carolina and Southern Miss at HTC Center is scheduled to commence at 1:00 PM ET.
- Who: Southern Miss vs. Coastal Carolina
- Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
- Time: 1:00 PM ET/10:00AM PT
- Venue: HTC Center
Conclusion
We predict Coastal Carolina, with a 62% win probability, will likely beat Southern Miss on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Southern Miss vs. Coastal Carolina insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn 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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