Charlotte 49ers will go to the free throw line vs Rice Owls on Saturday, hoping to boost its 10-9 record with a victory while beating the betting lines set by odds makers.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the Rice Owls in this one found them listed as -9.5-point favorites earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the 49ers was expected to move the line.
Charlotte 49ers vs Rice Owls Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Rice Owls sport a record of 13-8 and 6-7 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the Charlotte 49ers have 10-9 and 7-9-1 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 7-6 for the Rice Owls and 8-8-1 for the Charlotte 49ers.
The Rice Owls sit at No. 76 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Charlotte 49ers sit at No. 257 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Rice's No. 31 nationally ranked offense (81.24 points per game) against a Charlotte 49ers defense that sits as the No. 251 at 81.53 PPG. The Rice Owls have been averaging 47.34% from the field, more than the 49ers have managed so far this season (44.68% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The 49ers got 19 points from Jon Davis as Charlotte ran past North Texas 82-81 on Thursday at The Super Pit.
The Owls got 23 points from Marcus Evans, but it was Old Dominion that prevailed in a 80-72 final on Thursday at Autry Court.
Next Betting Matchups
Charlotte home to Florida Atlantic, Thursday, February 2nd
Rice at North Texas, Saturday, February 4th