The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers hope to send their betting backers to the pay window on Saturday as they look to cover the point spread at Dale F. Halton Arena against the Charlotte 49ers.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you were backing the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in this one, their betting line was listed as 3-point underdogs earlier in the day at Sportsbook.
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Charlotte 49ers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Saturday; they are 7-8 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Charlotte 49ers are 12-5 ATS. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are 9-6 on betting the total; Charlotte 49ers are 9-7-1.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 125-ranked Charlotte 49ers and the No. 221-rated Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Charlotte's No. 125-ranked scoring average of 74.89 PPG, against a Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defense rated No. 216 and allowing 76.95 PPG. The Charlotte 49ers FG% has averaged 42.23% to date this season, less than the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers shooters have managed so far (46.6% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Western Kentucky got 17 points from Justin Johnson but lost anyway, 68-62, to Old Dominion on Thursday at Ted Constant Center.
Andrien White scored 30 points and added 30 rebounds for a double-double, leading Charlotte over Marshall, 103-95, on Thursday at Dale F. Halton Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Western Kentucky home to UAB, Thursday, January 28th
Charlotte at Florida International, Thursday, January 28th