Charlotte 49ers vs Temple Owls Matchup

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

Charlotte vs Temple Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the 49ers and Owls. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Owls at Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, PA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this American Athletic conference contest is set at 146.5 points, with Temple being favored by -9.5 at home against Charlotte.

Charlotte vs. Temple Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Charlotte 49ers at Temple Owls
Where: Philadelphia at Liacouras Center
Date: Wednesday, January 29th
Betting Odds TEMPL -9.5, CHARLT +350 | TEMPL -460 O/U 146.5

49ers Preview: Can The 49ers Secure a Road Victory?

Charlotte 49ers Recent Game/Games

Charlotte improved to 7-12 on the season with a 69-61 win over South Florida on Wednesday. The 49ers, who were +2 underdogs, not only picked up the win but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 130 fell short of the 144.5 O/U line.

Charlotte led 37-36 at halftime and tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 25 points while scoring 32 of their own to secure the win.

49ers Offense Breakdown

Charlotte's offense put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 42.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.9%, with a strong 53.8% shooting on two-pointers, but they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 28.6% (6/21) of their threes.

At the free-throw line, the 49ers connected on 76.7% of their attempts, going 23/30. Nik Graves led the way with 19 points and 8 rebounds, while Kylan Blackmon and Jayden Reid each hit 3 threes at a 42.9% clip.

49ers Team Defense

Even with Charlotte's defense allowing 61 points, they still gave up 23 free throws on 30 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 76% from the line. From the field, the 49ers allowed 42% shooting, as the other team went 20/47 overall.

Charlotte's defense gave up 14 two-point baskets on 26 attempts, which is 53% shooting. From beyond the arc, the other team hit 6 of their 21 three-point attempts, shooting 28%. The 49ers also allowed 10 offensive rebounds.

Owls Preview: Are the Owls Ready for a Home Win?

Temple Owls Recent Game/Games

Temple's season record dropped to 11-8 after an 88-79 loss to UTSA on Saturday. The Owls, who were -2.5 favorites, failed to cover the spread in this road game.

Trailing 43-35 at halftime, Temple scored 44 points in the 2nd half but allowed 45. The total points for the game were 167, surpassing the O/U line of 157.5.

Owls Offense Breakdown

Temple's offense put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 45.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.9%, with a 54.1% mark on two-point attempts and 27.8% from beyond the arc, hitting 5 of 18 threes. At the free-throw line, they connected on 68.6%, going 24 for 35.

The Owls grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 9 assists. Raekwon Horton, Primo Spears, and Jamal Mashburn Jr. each scored 20 points, with Spears hitting 4 threes. Marcus Millender also contributed 18 points, making both of his three-point attempts.

Owls Team Defense

Temple's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 88 points on 53% shooting. They allowed 28 field goals, with 14 coming from beyond the arc, where the opposing team shot 56%.

From the free-throw line, Temple's opponent went 18/21, hitting 85% of their attempts. The Owls did manage to limit offensive rebounds, giving up just 3.

49ers vs Owls Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past five road matchups, Charlotte has an ATS record of 2-3 while averaging 63 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
When looking at their past five home matchups, Temple has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 75 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
Looking back on the team's last five games as the underdog, the 49ers have a straight up record of 1-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-2.
In their last five contests as the favorite, Temple has a poor record vs the spread going 2-3. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 4-1.