Massachusetts Minutemen vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Picks and Prediction for Saturday February 7 2026
Use Code WWWC The Massachusetts Minutemen (15–9) head to Conway, South Carolina for a MAC–SBC Challenge game against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (14–11). With the season moving along, UMass is aiming to put together a strong performance on the road, picking up a big road win here would be a meaningful step toward leveling out their record in games played on the road. Get involved in the action with our free college basketball picks.
Massachusetts vs. Coastal Carolina Game Information
- February 7, 2026
- 1:00pm EST
- The HTC Center
- ESPN+
Coastal Carolina Form & Recent Results
Coastal Carolina heads into this game trying to shake off a one-game skid, although they’ve still managed to win three of their last five games overall. Their most recent result was a tight 70–66 home loss to Arkansas State on Wednesday, a game where they were competitive most of the way but couldn’t quite finish it off. Joshua Beadle led the way with 16 points, Reggie Hill battled on the glass with seven rebounds, and Rasheed Jones helped keep the offense organized by dishing out eight assists. As a team, the Chanticleers shot 39% from the floor, and they weren’t just playing catch-up either, they held the lead for roughly 43% of the game before things slipped away late.
Looking at the bigger picture this season, Beadle has been Coastal Carolina’s most reliable scoring option, leading the team at 16.3 points per game. AJ Dancler has been right behind him as a strong secondary scorer, averaging 15.2 points, giving Coastal two consistent threats who can put pressure on defenses. Hill has been their top rebounder at 5.7 boards per game, while Beadle also sets the tone as their leading passer with 3.2 assists per game. Offensively, Coastal has been fairly steady lately, putting up 70.8 points per game over their last five games, and they’ve been solid at home as well with a 6–4 record while averaging 70.1 points per game in their own building. After coming up just short at home in their last game, they’ll be aiming to respond with a stronger finish and get back in the win column when Massachusetts comes to town on Saturday afternoon.
Massachusetts Form & Recent Results
Massachusetts comes into this game playing some of its best basketball of the season, riding a two-game winning streak and taking four of its last five games overall. Their most recent result was an entertaining 95–89 win over Central Michigan at home on Tuesday, and it was fueled by a huge night from Marcus Banks Jr., who poured in 37 points. The Minutemen also got strong help in other areas: Daniel Hankins-Sanford controlled the glass with 9 rebounds, while Danny Carbuccia kept the offense flowing and set the tone as a playmaker with an eye-catching 17 assists. As a team, Massachusetts hit 71% of their free throws, did a solid job taking care of the ball with only 9 turnovers, and spent a good portion of the matchup in front, leading for 44% of the game.
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Across the season, the Minutemen have had a few reliable contributors who show up on the stat sheet night after night. Leonardo Bettiol has been their top scorer at 17.6 points per game, with Banks Jr. close behind at 16.7 points per game, giving Massachusetts a strong one-two punch offensively. Bettiol has also been their most consistent rebounder, averaging 7.8 boards a game, while Carbuccia has been the engine as their assist leader at 6.4 per game. Recently, the offense has been clicking, with Massachusetts averaging 80.2 points across their last five games, but the bigger challenge has been doing it away from home. They’re 2–4 on the road this season and have given up an average of 78.5 points per game in those contests. Even so, with the momentum they’ve built lately, they’ll be hoping that confidence carries over and helps them turn in a complete performance against Coastal Carolina on the road.
Key Stats
- Massachusetts’ Leonardo Bettiol this season: 17.6 points, 7.8 rebounds per game
- Coastal Carolina’s Joshua Beadle this season: 16.3 points, 3.2 assists per game
Betting Odds & Market Overview:
- MASS -1.5; O/U 148.5
Massachusetts vs. Coastal Carolina Picks and Prediction
Massachusetts has been riding a hot streak on offense lately, and it’s paying off, as they’ve won four of their last five games. Coastal Carolina knows that kind of momentum can be tough to deal with, especially if the Minutemen get into a rhythm early. The Chanticleers will be focused on slowing down UMass, forcing tougher possessions, and trying to protect their home court as they chase their seventh home win of the season. Final Score Prediction, Massachusetts Minutemen win and cover the spread, 73-70.
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