Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Charlotte vs Utah State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Logan.
Charlotte vs Utah State Prediction
Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the 49ers and Aggies. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Aggies at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum in Logan, UT. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 147 points, with Utah State being favored by -14 over Charlotte.
Charlotte vs. Utah State Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Charlotte 49ers at Utah State Aggies
- Where: Logan at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum
- Date: Saturday, November 9th
- Betting Odds UTAHST -14, CHARLT +679 | UTAHST -1128 O/U 147
49ers Preview: Will Charlotte Make it Happen on the Road?
Charlotte 49ers Recent Game/Games
Charlotte kicked off their season with an 88-79 win over Presbyterian on Monday. Playing at home, the 49ers were -12 favorites but didn’t cover the spread.
Charlotte led 45-33 at halftime and scored 43 points in the 2nd half, but allowed 46 points after the break. The game’s total points of 167 exceeded the O/U line of 136.
49ers Offense Breakdown
Charlotte's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 88 points with a 57.4% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66.7%, thanks to shooting 50% from three-point range (11/22) and 62.5% on two-pointers (20/32).
Jonah Pierce was perfect from the field, going 11/11 and finishing with 22 points and 9 rebounds. Robert Braswell IV and Jaehshon Thomas each added 18 points, with Braswell hitting 5 of 6 threes and Thomas connecting on 3 of 4 from deep.
49ers Team Defense
Charlotte's defense struggled, giving up 79 points on 57% shooting from the field. They allowed 62% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 20 of 32 shots.
From beyond the arc, Charlotte's defense gave up 11 threes on 22 attempts, a 50% success rate. They also sent the opposing team to the line 19 times, where they converted 15 free throws, shooting 78%.
Aggies Preview: Can Utah State Pull Off a Home Win?
Utah State opened their season with a dominant 101-46 win over Alcorn State on Wednesday. The Aggies were heavy favorites, entering the game as -27.5 point favorites, and they covered the spread with ease.
Utah State jumped out to a 52-14 lead by halftime and continued to control the game in the second half, outscoring Alcorn State 49-32. The total points for the game were 147, which fell just short of the 154-point over/under line.
Aggies Offense Breakdown
Utah State's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 101 points with a 51.4% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 59.7%, thanks in part to hitting 12 threes at a 38.7% rate and shooting 61% on two-pointers.
The Aggies dished out 28 assists and grabbed 20 offensive rebounds. Aubin Gateretse was perfect from the field, going 11-for-11 and scoring 24 points in just 22 minutes.
Aggies Team Defense
Utah State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 46 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 51% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they allowed 25 two-point baskets on 41 attempts, a 61% conversion rate.
From beyond the arc, Utah State's opponents hit 12 of 31 three-point attempts, shooting 38%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 15 free throws at an 83% clip. Utah State gave up 20 offensive rebounds in the game.
49ers vs Aggies Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Through their last ten road contests, the 49ers offense has averaged 69 points per game while allowing an average of 71. Charlotte posted an overall record of 5-5 while going 3-6-1 ATS.
- In their last ten games at home, the Aggies have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 3-5-1 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 79 points per game in these contests.
- Through their last five games as the underdog, the 49ers have an ATS record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 3-2.
- Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the Aggies have a straight up record of 9-1. Their record vs the spread in these games was 4-5-1.
Charlotte vs Utah State Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Charlotte +14 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.