The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers and Old Dominion Monarchs will meet in Week 6 of the college football season on Saturday. The Chanticleers are 2-2 on the season so far, but they are sizable underdogs on the road against a 3-1 Monarchs team. Before the action begins at Old Dominion, you can continue reading to get my Coastal Carolina vs Old Dominion prediction for Saturday's game.
Our Coastal Carolina vs Old Dominion Pick
- Pick: Old Dominion -20.5
- Confidence: 4/5
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs Old Dominion Monarchs
- Date & Time: Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 6:00 PM EDT
- Venue: Kornblau Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium, Norfolk, VA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
Key Storylines
- Old Dominion's Offensive Powerhouse: The Monarchs have a potent offense, averaging 468.5 total yards per game. They average 238.5 rushing yards per game, ranking 15th in the nation. Quarterback Colton Joseph has been efficient, contributing both through the air and on the ground to their highly productive offense.
- Coastal Carolina's Inconsistency: The Chanticleers have shown a 2-2 record so far this year. Their offense ranks 118th in third-down conversion percentage and 120th in turnover margin, which could be detrimental against a disciplined team like Old Dominion. A win this week would be by far the most impressive victory of the season for the Chants.
- Defensive Matchup: Old Dominion's defense has been solid, allowing 345.5 yards per game. Coastal Carolina's defense has faced challenges, especially in their recent 38-0 loss to East Carolina, where they allowed over 400 yards and committed multiple turnovers.
Quarterback Play
- Old Dominion: Colton Joseph has been a dual-threat quarterback, accumulating over 300 total yards in recent games and leading the Monarchs to significant victories.
- Coastal Carolina: The Chanticleers have rotated quarterbacks, but neither has established consistent performance and they will try to change that to pull off an upset here.
Betting Trends
- Old Dominion: Old Dominion is 3-1 against the spread so far this season. They are 2-2 on over/unders for the year.
- Coastal Carolina: The Chanticleers are 1-3 against the spread on the year. They have gone 1-2-1 on their totals during the 2025 season.
Coastal Carolina vs Old Dominion Model Projection
- Score Projection: Old Dominion 38 – Coastal Carolina 17
- Win Probability: Old Dominion 83%, Coastal Carolina 17%
Final Thoughts
Old Dominion enters this game with a high-powered offense and a solid defense, while Coastal Carolina has struggled with consistency and turnovers all year long. I recommend laying the big number with Old Dominion here, as I don't think that Coastal Carolina is going to muster enough offense through the air to keep this game close.
