Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Presbyterian vs Charlotte NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Charlotte.
Presbyterian vs Charlotte Prediction
Planning on watching today's Blue Hose and 49ers game? Catch the action at Halton Arena in Charlotte, NC, as the 49ers hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 135.5 points, and Charlotte is favored by -12 at home against Presbyterian.
Presbyterian vs. Charlotte Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Presbyterian Blue Hose at Charlotte 49ers
- Where: Charlotte at Halton Arena
- Date: Monday, November 4th
- Betting Odds CHARLT -12, PRESB +554 | CHARLT -816 O/U 135.5
Blue Hose Preview: Will Presbyterian Find a Way to Win on the Road?
Presbyterian Blue Hose Records
Presbyterian finished last season with an 11-18 overall record, going 6-11 in Big South play. At home, they posted a 6-8 mark, with an average scoring margin of -2.1 points per game. On the road, they went 5-10, with a -3.0 average margin.
Against the spread, the Blue Hose were 14-13, including a 10-4 record in road games. They were favored in 8 games, going 6-2 straight-up and 4-3 ATS. Their over/under record was 16-13, with their games averaging 146.1 points per game.
Blue Hose Offense Breakdown
Presbyterian Blue Hose Offense Stats
Presbyterian averaged 74.7 points per game last season, ranking 122nd in possessions per game with 64.7. They shot 47% from the field, placing 75th in field goal percentage, and had an effective field goal percentage of 52%, ranking 121st. The Blue Hose made 6.4 three-pointers per game, shooting 33% from beyond the arc, ranking 239th in three-point percentage.
Presbyterian Blue Hose Top Returning Offensive Players
Guard-forward Kobe Stewart returns after averaging 8.1 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game last season. Forward Jonah Pierce also returns, having averaged 7.2 points and 4.9 rebounds per game.
Blue Hose Team Defense
Presbyterian allowed 72.8 points per game last season, ranking 196th in the nation. Opponents shot 33.7% from beyond the arc against them, placing the Blue Hose 313th in three-point defense. Presbyterian also struggled with fouls, giving up 21.6 free-throw attempts per game, ranking 286th in that category.
In terms of creating turnovers, the Blue Hose averaged 6.8 steals per game, ranking 152nd nationally. They also averaged 3.2 blocked shots per game, placing them 198th in that category.
49ers Preview: Will the 49ers Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?
Charlotte 49ers Records
Charlotte finished last season with an 18-12 overall record, going 13-6 in conference play. At home, they posted a 12-3 mark, with an average scoring margin of +7.3 points per game. On the road, they went 6-9, losing by an average of 4.0 points per game.
Against the spread, the 49ers were 15-14, including a 10-5 record at home. They were favored in 19 games, going 14-5 straight-up and 10-8 ATS. Their average over/under line was 135.1 points, and they had a 13-15-2 O/U record, with their games averaging 134.3 points.
49ers Offense Breakdown
Charlotte averaged 68.7 points per game last season, ranking 361st in possessions per game at 59.8. They shot 45% from the field, placing 175th in field goal percentage, and had an effective field goal percentage of 51%, ranking 185th. The 49ers were 84th in two-point percentage at 53% but struggled from beyond the arc, making 31% of their three-pointers, ranking 337th. They made 6.5 threes per game, ranking 276th, on 20.5 attempts per game, ranking 243rd. Charlotte also made 14 free throws per game, ranking 166th.
Returning for the 49ers are Kylan Blackmon and Nika Metskhvarishvili. Blackmon averaged 11.4 points, 1.6 assists, and 3.1 rebounds in 31 games last season. Metskhvarishvili played in 28 games, averaging 12.3 points, 2 assists, and 5.8 rebounds per game.
49ers Team Defense
Charlotte was one of the better defensive teams in the country last season, allowing just 65.6 points per game, which ranked 25th in the nation. Opponents shot 29.7% from three-point range against them, placing the 49ers 83rd in three-point defense, and they allowed 16.9 free throws per game, ranking 105th in the country.
In terms of creating turnovers, Charlotte averaged 5.4 steals per game, ranking 316th in the nation. They also averaged 3.4 blocked shots per game, placing them 175th in that category.
Blue Hose vs 49ers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Presbyterian has an ATS record of 4-0-1 while averaging 71 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
- In their last ten games at home, the 49ers have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 3-6-1 vs. the spread. The team averaged 69 points per game in this stretch.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Blue Hose have gone 7-2-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 3-7.
- The last five games that Charlotte was favored, they have an ATS mark of 1-4 while going 2-3 straight up.
Presbyterian vs Charlotte Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Presbyterian +12 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.