The Appalachian State Mountaineers will hit the floor running against the away Charlotte 49ers Saturday, looking to improve their record and boost betting bankrolls by covering the point spread in the process.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Appalachian State Mountaineers betting line as -5.5-point favorites in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.
Charlotte 49ers vs Appalachian State Mountaineers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Appalachian State Mountaineers currently sport a 2-7 record overall in NCAA basketball action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 5-2 ATS. The Charlotte 49ers are 1-8 and 3-5 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Appalachian State Mountaineers produce a 4-3 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the Charlotte 49ers have gone 4-3-1 against the totals betting line.
The Mountaineers - 49ers odds would favor the Mountaineers if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Appalachian State is rated No. 226 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Charlotte is at No. 311.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Appalachian State's No. 209-ranked scoring average of 68.56 PPG, against a Charlotte 49ers defense rated No. 252 and allowing 85.56 PPG. The Appalachian State Mountaineers FG% has averaged 40.4% to date this season, more than the Charlotte 49ers shooters have managed so far (37.07% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Charlotte suffered a 76-70 loss against Campbell on Wednesday, getting 24 points from Braxton Ogbueze in a losing effort at Dale F. Halton Arena.
Frank Eaves scored 20 points in a futile effort to lead the Mountaineers to a win (they lost 67-55 to Texas at Frank Erwin Center on Tuesday).
Next Betting Matchups
Charlotte home to Georgetown, Tuesday, December 22nd
Appalachian State at North Carolina, Monday, December 21st