Old Dominion vs Coastal Carolina

Old Dominion enters this matchup with momentum, having won three of their last four, while Coastal Carolina has dropped seven straight. The Chanticleers’ struggles have been exacerbated by the continued absence of starting center Malik Hardy, whose presence in the paint has been sorely missed. Meanwhile, Monarchs’ leading scorer, Robert Davis, has torched Coastal Carolina in prior meetings, averaging 18.5 points per game against them across his last four appearances. Additionally, Old Dominion remains in contention for a conference tournament berth, making this a must-win scenario, whereas the Chanticleers are essentially playing for pride. Given the disparate form, personnel issues, and added motivation, Old Dominion presents a solid betting opportunity at -110. While the odds don’t provide exceptional value, the likelihood of the Monarchs sealing a victory makes this a strong wager.

Coastal Carolina enters this matchup on a brutal five-game losing streak, struggling to generate consistent offensive production, particularly against teams with strong interior defense. Meanwhile, Old Dominion has won two of its last three but continues to thrive in low-scoring contests, staying under the total in four of its previous five games. Additionally, Old Dominion’s Xavier Brown has historically shut down Coastal’s perimeter attack, holding them under 65 points in both meetings last season. With the Chanticleers’ inefficiency and the Monarchs' preference for slowing the pace, the under looks like an enticing play. The 139.5 total seems slightly inflated, and while betting the under isn’t always fun, the value here makes it a worthwhile wager.

Old Dominion enters this matchup with momentum, having won two of their last three, while Coastal Carolina continues to spiral, carrying a five-game losing streak. Historically, Old Dominion has had Coastal Carolina’s number, winning their last three meetings by an average margin of seven points. With their interior defense holding firm and the Monarchs finding their rhythm offensively, they should be able to cover the modest one-point spread. This is a solid B-grade bet, as Coastal Carolina’s season-long struggles make them difficult to trust, and Old Dominion’s ability to control the pace gives them a clear edge.