Charlotte 49ers Open as Week 5 Betting Underdogs vs Golden Panthers

The FIU Golden Panthers will try to pick up win and cover the spread at FIU Stadium on Saturday when they get a visit from the Charlotte 49ers in Week 5 action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Odds makers at Sportsbook had the FIU Golden Panthers as -11.5-point favorites in the matchup, while the betting total had not been set at press time (check Sportsbook for the latest on the over under).

A 27-20 result in favor of the Golden Panthers was the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine earlier this week. Check the picks page or matchup report during the week as factors may cause that prediction to be re-run. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.

Charlotte 49ers vs FIU Golden Panthers Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

FIU battles the Charlotte 49ers, currently with a 0-4 mark (0-4 ATS). The over under records, important for totals betting, are 1-2 for the Golden Panthers and 2-2 for the Charlotte 49ers. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and FIU vs Charlotte injuries news.

This game matches up the No. 90 (FIU Golden Panthers) and the No. 124 (Charlotte 49ers) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA football Power Rankings at Odds Shark.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up the FIU Golden Panthers No. 118-ranked offense (15.67 PPG) against a Charlotte 49ers defense that ranks No. 111 at 35.5 PPG. The FIU Golden Panthers passing attack has averaged 233.67 yards per game, less than the Charlotte 49ers give up through the air (241.25 YPG on average).

Defensively, the Charlotte 49ers feature the league's No. 92-rated road run defense, allowing 215 yards per game. FIU, meanwhile, ranks No. 94 in rushing offense at home.