Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Charlotte vs Davidson NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Davidson.
Charlotte vs Davidson Prediction
Planning on watching today's 49ers and Wildcats game? Catch the action at John M. Belk Arena in Davidson, NC, as the Wildcats hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 140 points, and Davidson is favored by -9 at home against Charlotte.
Charlotte vs. Davidson Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Charlotte 49ers at Davidson Wildcats
- Where: Davidson at John M. Belk Arena
- Date: Tuesday, December 10th
- Betting Odds DAVID -9, CHARLT +326 | DAVID -435 O/U 140
49ers Preview: Are the 49ers Ready for a Road Win?
Charlotte’s season record fell to 3-3 after a 75-55 home loss to East Tennessee State on Wednesday. The 49ers, who were favored by 2.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 130 fell short of the O/U line of 139.
Charlotte led 36-31 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 19 points while allowing 44. This collapse was a key factor in the loss.
49ers Offense Breakdown
Charlotte's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 55 points on 39.6% shooting from the field. They hit only 23.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 4 of 17 attempts, and their effective field goal percentage was 43.4%.
From the free-throw line, the 49ers shot 50%, making 9 of 18 attempts. They grabbed 6 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists, with Quimari Peterson leading the way with 4 assists to go along with his team-high 16 points.
49ers Team Defense
Despite Charlotte's defensive efforts, they allowed 75 points while holding the opposing team to 39% shooting from the field. The 49ers gave up 17 two-point field goals on 36 attempts, a 47% success rate for their opponent.
From beyond the arc, Charlotte limited the other team to just 4 made threes on 17 attempts, a 23% shooting performance. The 49ers also sent the opposition to the line 18 times, where they converted 9 free throws.
Wildcats Preview: Is a Home Win Possible for the Wildcats?
Davidson improved to 5-2 on the season with a narrow 73-72 win over Charleston Southern on Friday. Despite being heavy favorites at -14.5, the Wildcats didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 145, just under the O/U line of 146.5.
Davidson led 37-31 at halftime but allowed 41 points in the second half while scoring 36. Although they got the win, the Wildcats will need to tighten up defensively moving forward.
Wildcats Offense Breakdown
Davidson put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 46.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.7%. They connected on 40% of their three-point attempts, hitting 6 of 15 from deep, and made 72.2% of their free throws, going 13 for 18 at the line.
Reed Bailey led the way with 25 points and 7 rebounds, while Taje' Kelly added 22 points and 11 boards. Connor Kochera contributed 21 points, and Lamar Oden Jr. hit 4 threes, finishing with 14 points. Daylen Berry also had a strong performance, grabbing 10 rebounds and scoring 11 points.
Wildcats Team Defense
Davidson gave up 72 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field, hitting 28 of 60 shots. Inside the arc, they connected on 22 of 45 attempts, good for 48%.
From three-point range, Davidson's opponent made 6 of 15 shots, shooting 40%. The Wildcats also sent them to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 13 free throws for 72%. Davidson allowed 6 offensive rebounds.
49ers vs Wildcats Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Across the 49ers last five road games, the team averaged 69 points per game while allowing 78. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-4, while going 2-3 straight-up.
- Davidson has played well in their previous three home games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 77 points per game while allowing 82. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the 49ers have gone 2-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-3.
- Davidson has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 4-1 SU and 4-1 ATS in their last five games.
Charlotte vs Davidson Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Davidson -9 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.