Charlotte 49ers vs East Tennessee State Buccaneers Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our East Tennessee State vs Charlotte NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Charlotte.

East Tennessee State vs Charlotte Prediction

Looking to win big? The Buccaneers and 49ers face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The 49ers are hosting the game at Halton Arena in Charlotte, NC. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 140.5 points, with Charlotte being favored by -3.5 over East Tennessee State.

East Tennessee State vs. Charlotte Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: East Tennessee State Buccaneers at Charlotte 49ers
  • Where: Charlotte at Halton Arena
  • Date: Wednesday, November 27th
  • Betting Odds CHARLT -3.5, ETNST +137 | CHARLT -166 O/U 140.5

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East Tennessee State Buccaneers Recent Game/Games

East Tennessee State improved to 3-1 on the season with an 82-67 win over Queens (NC) on Sunday, November 24th. The Buccaneers were -8.5 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the victory.

ETSU led 37-35 at halftime and pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring Queens 45-32. The game’s total points of 149 fell just under the O/U line of 154.5.

Buccaneers Offense Breakdown

East Tennessee State put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 54.5%. They connected on 59.1% of their two-point attempts, while hitting 31.8% from beyond the arc, going 7-for-22 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they shot 60%, making 9 of 15 attempts.

The Buccaneers grabbed 17 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists. Quimari Peterson led the way with 22 points, hitting 4 of 7 threes. Karon Boyd and Leo Colimerio each added 20 points, with Colimerio shooting 66.7% from the field and 50% from deep. Jaden Seymour contributed 13 points and 11 rebounds, along with 7 assists.

Buccaneers Team Defense

Even with East Tennessee State giving up 67 points, they struggled defensively, allowing their opponent to shoot 50% from the field. The Buccaneers gave up 59% shooting on two-point attempts, with their opponent hitting 26 of 44 shots inside the arc.

From three-point range, East Tennessee State held their opponent to 31% shooting, as they made 7 of 22 attempts. The Buccaneers also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 9 for 60%. East Tennessee State allowed 17 offensive rebounds in the game.

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Charlotte 49ers Recent Game/Games

Charlotte suffered a 79-76 loss to LIU on Saturday, November 23rd. The 49ers, who were -14 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 155, surpassing the over/under line of 138.5.

After trailing 45-35 at halftime, Charlotte made a push in the 2nd half, outscoring LIU 41-34, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.

49ers Offense Breakdown

Charlotte's offense managed just 34% shooting from the field and 18.8% from three-point range in their last game, but they still put up 76 points thanks to 37 made free throws on 53 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.7%, and they grabbed 16 offensive rebounds.

Malachi Davis led the way with 31 points, hitting 4 of 8 from beyond the arc. Nik Graves added 20 points and 7 rebounds, while Giancarlo Rosado and Shadrak Lasu each pulled down 10 boards.

49ers Team Defense

Charlotte's defense gave up 79 points in their last game, despite holding their opponent to just 34% shooting from the field. They allowed 15 two-point field goals on 37 attempts, a 40% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, Charlotte's defense was strong, limiting their opponent to 3 three-pointers on 16 attempts, just 18% shooting. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 53 times, where they made 37, a 69% success rate. Charlotte also gave up 16 offensive rebounds.

Buccaneers vs 49ers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • East Tennessee State has a 1-2 record in their last three road games. In this stretch, they averaged 74 points per game while allowing 78. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
  • Across their ten previous home games, Charlotte has an ATS mark of 3-6-1. Their straight up record in these matchups was 5-5 while averaging 69 points per game.
  • Looking back on the team's last ten games as the underdog, the Buccaneers have a straight up record of 4-6. Their record vs the spread in these games was 7-3.
  • Across their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the 49ers have an overall record of 2-1 while going 1-2 against the spread.

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