Campbell Fighting Camels vs Monmouth Hawks Picks and Predictions for Monday March 9 2026
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The Campbell Fighting Camels and Monmouth Hawks meet in the CAA Championship - Semifinal on Monday, March 9, 2026 at CareFirst Arena in Washington, DC. Tipoff is set for 6:00 PM ET, and the game will be televised on CBSSN. According to the listed DraftKings odds, Monmouth is a 1.5-point favourite and the total is 151.5. Be sure to check out our free college basketball picks for more betting insight and analysis.
Campbell Tries to Keep Its Tournament Surge Rolling
Campbell enters this semifinal with a 16-17 overall record and an 8-10 mark in CAA play. The Fighting Camels have already won twice in this tournament, first beating Stony Brook and then advancing with an 85-70 win over UNC Wilmington in the quarterfinals. In their last five games, Campbell has recently won over UNC Wilmington, Stony Brook, and North Carolina A&T, while also recently losing to Towson and Drexel. That recent form shows a team that has built momentum at the right time and arrives in this semifinal on a three-game winning streak.
The Fighting Camels have been a productive offensive team this season, averaging 79.4 points per game while allowing 77.7 points per contest. Campbell shoots 45% from the field and averages 35.7 rebounds and 12.6 assists per game. On the defensive side, the Camels contribute 1.8 blocks and 6.9 steals per game. Those numbers suggest a team that can score well enough to stay in games, although its defensive numbers leave some room for opponents to find points as well.
A major tournament angle for Campbell is the short turnaround after playing on back-to-back days, but the Camels should also take confidence from how well they played in the quarterfinal. In the win over UNC Wilmington, DJ Smith led Campbell with 20 points while Chris Fields Jr. grabbed 9 rebounds. Campbell also shot 46% from the floor, went 84% at the free throw line, and committed only eight turnovers. That combination of efficient shooting, solid ball security, and enough work on the glass gives Campbell a real path if it can duplicate that balance here.
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Monmouth Looks to Lean on Its Defensive Edge
Monmouth comes into this semifinal with an 18-14 overall record and an 11-7 conference record in CAA play. The Hawks advanced with a 65-57 win over Drexel in the quarterfinals. Over their last five games, Monmouth has recently won over Drexel, Northeastern, Elon, and Stony Brook, while recently losing to Charleston. That stretch shows a team that has been in strong form entering tournament play and has now won four of its last five games.
The Hawks have posted solid all-around season numbers. Monmouth averages 73.0 points per game and allows 70.9 points per game, which points to a more balanced profile than Campbell. The Hawks shoot 44% from the field and average 35.5 rebounds and 14.1 assists per game. Defensively, Monmouth has been more active statistically with 4.3 blocks and 7.6 steals per game. Those numbers support the idea that Monmouth can win in different ways, especially when it controls tempo and makes teams work in the half court.
The key tournament-specific angle for Monmouth is that its defence showed up in a big way in the quarterfinal. In the win over Drexel, Jason Rivera-Torres led the Hawks with 14 points and also paced the team with 8 rebounds. Monmouth held Drexel to 34% shooting, forced 15 turnovers, and still found enough offence to win despite a modest pace. That defensive intensity could be the difference in this matchup, especially if the Hawks can once again turn this game into a more controlled and physical contest.
Campbell Fighting Camels vs Monmouth Hawks Pick
Campbell Fighting Camels vs Monmouth Hawks Spread Pick
- Pick: Monmouth Hawks -1.5
Monmouth gets the nod here because the Hawks appear to bring the steadier defensive profile into this semifinal. Campbell has been impressive during its tournament run and just knocked off UNC Wilmington, but the Camels are on another short turnaround and have allowed 77.7 points per game this season. Monmouth, meanwhile, allows 70.9 points per game and just showed in its quarterfinal win that it can slow down an opponent and win with defence. In what looks like a close game on paper, I would rather back the team laying only a point and a half.
Campbell Fighting Camels vs Monmouth Hawks Total Pick
- Pick: Under 151.5
I like the under in this matchup because Monmouth’s style and recent performance point toward a more controlled game. The Hawks just played a quarterfinal that finished with only 122 total points, and their defensive numbers on the season are stronger than Campbell’s. Campbell can score, but this is also a semifinal on a short turnaround, and I think that matters. I expect Monmouth to try to make this game more physical and less wide open, which gives the under some appeal.
Final Score Prediction: Monmouth Hawks 75, Campbell Fighting Camels 72
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