Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs Winthrop Eagles Picks and Predictions for Friday March 6 2026

By: Kim Smith Published 03/06/2026, 12:35 AM ET

The Charleston Southern Buccaneers face the Winthrop Eagles in the Big South Championship Quarterfinal on Friday March 6, 2026 at Freedom Hall in Johnson City, Tennessee. Tip-off is scheduled for 2:30 PM and the game will be broadcast on ESPN+. At the time of this writing the odds were not released for the moneyline, total, or spread. Be sure to also check out our free college basketball picks for additional daily betting insight and predictions from across the college basketball slate.

Buccaneers Looking to Keep the Momentum Rolling

Charleston Southern enters the Big South Tournament with a 15-16 overall record and a 6-10 record in conference play. The Buccaneers have shown some positive flashes late in the season as they recently won over UNC Asheville, recently won over Winthrop, recently lost to Longwood in double overtime, recently won over Gardner-Webb, and recently lost to Radford.

Offensively, Charleston Southern averages 83.5 points per game while allowing 79.9 points per contest. The Buccaneers shoot 46% from the field while averaging 42.1 rebounds per game and 16.8 assists per contest, which shows their ability to move the ball and create scoring opportunities.

One of the biggest strengths for Charleston Southern is their presence on the boards. Their 42.1 rebounds per game give them a strong ability to control possessions and create second-chance scoring opportunities. If the Buccaneers can continue to dominate the glass, they have the potential to keep this matchup competitive.

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Winthrop Hoping to Bounce Back in the Tournament

Winthrop comes into this quarterfinal matchup with a 21-10 overall record and a strong 13-3 conference record. The Eagles finished the regular season playing competitive basketball as they recently won over Presbyterian, recently lost to Charleston Southern, recently lost to High Point, recently won over USC Upstate, and recently won over Gardner-Webb.

The Eagles average 84.2 points per game while allowing 74.9 points per contest. Winthrop shoots 44% from the field and averages 40.9 rebounds per game while also contributing 14.7 assists per game offensively.

Defensively, Winthrop applies consistent pressure with 7.2 steals per game while also maintaining solid rebounding numbers. Their ability to control the pace and force turnovers often helps them generate transition scoring opportunities, which can be particularly valuable in tournament games.

Charleston Southern vs Winthrop Pick

Winthrop -5

Winthrop has been the more consistent team throughout the season and they have already shown the ability to win against most opponents in the Big South. While Charleston Southern recently defeated the Eagles, tournament play often favors the deeper and more balanced roster. Winthrop’s scoring ability combined with their rebounding advantage should allow them to control key stretches of the game.

Charleston Southern vs Winthrop Total Pick

Take the over if the total is set at 160

Both teams play at an up-tempo pace and each averages more than 83 points per game. With strong rebounding on both sides and the ability to score in transition, I expect this matchup to feature plenty of offensive opportunities. Because of that, I would lean toward the over if the total lands near this number.

Final Score Prediction: Winthrop 88, Charleston Southern 81

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