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Feb 26, 7:00 PM | Dale F. Halton Arena

Richmond Spiders vs Charlotte 49ers Odds

21-7TEAM RECORD10-16



The college hoops wagering menu features a clash between Charlotte and Richmond on Saturday, with the host 49ers trying to win and cover the NCAAB point spread.

The 49ers sit at 10-16 (10-10 ATS) on the season. By comparison, the Spiders are currently 21-7 (11-10-1 ATS). Looking to wager on the totals? Charlotte is 11-9 OU, and Richmond is 11-10 OU.



View Richmond vs Charlotte Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
On the Sportsbook NCAAB line for this matchup, Charlotte sat as 7-point underdogs.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
The 49ers - Spiders odds would favor the Spiders if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Charlotte is rated No. 154 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Richmond is at No. 67. Mathematical models based on recent stats and predictive formulas point to a 77-65 win for the Spiders.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits Charlotte's No. 228-ranked offense, averaging 67.3 PPG, against a Spiders defense that ranks No. 44 at 62.6 PPG. The 49ers field goal percentage has averaged 41.9% so far, less than the Spiders marksmen have achieved on the year, 47.5% per game.

Defensively, Richmond features the nation's No. 39-rated defense on the road, allowing 65 points per game. Charlotte, meanwhile, comes in at No. 278 nationally in scoring at home.

Richmond won its last outing, an 82-65 result against St. Bonaventure on February 20. They covered in that game as a 9.5-point favorite. Richmond earned an 82-65 victory over St. Bonaventure on Sunday, getting 24 points from Justin Harper at Robins Center.

Charlotte lost its last outing, a 74-57 result against George Washington on February 23. They failed to cover in that game as a 6.5-point underdog. Chris Braswell scored 15 points in a futile effort to lead the 49ers to a win (they lost 74-57 to George Washington at Charles E. Smith Center on Wednesday).


Richmond Spiders Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing Saint Joseph's are 5-5
After playing St. Bonaventure are 3-7
After a win are 6-4

Charlotte 49ers Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 9-1
Before playing Xavier are 5-4
After playing George Washington are 5-5
After a loss are 2-8


A few Spiders at 49ers trends to consider:
Richmond is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Richmond's last 5 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Charlotte's last 5 games when playing at home against Richmond
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Charlotte's last 10 games when playing Richmond
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Charlotte's last 9 games
Charlotte is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Richmond


Next up:
Richmond at Saint Joseph's, Wednesday, March 2
Charlotte at Xavier, Wednesday, March 2

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