NCAA Basketball Odds Betting Line Favors Florida Atlantic Owls Over Charlotte 49ers

The Charlotte 49ers host Florida Atlantic on Saturday, looking to build on their 5-23 mark against the 12-17 Owls in college basketball betting action at Dale F. Halton Arena.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Florida Atlantic Owls opened as -2.5-point favorites in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).

Florida Atlantic Owls vs Charlotte 49ers Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Florida Atlantic Owls will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Saturday; they are 12-13 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Charlotte 49ers are 6-20 ATS. Florida Atlantic Owls are 10-15 on betting the total; Charlotte 49ers are 12-14.

The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Charlotte 49ers rated this week at No. 309 and the Florida Atlantic Owls sitting at No. 202.

Statistical Matchup

Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Florida Atlantic is ranked No. 23 in NCAA basketball at 38.76 per game. Contrast that with Charlotte's No. 185 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Charlotte is the No. 196-ranked team in the country at 6.82 per game, while Florida Atlantic rates No. 247 at 5.69 per game.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Florida Atlantic suffered a 69-64 loss against Old Dominion on Thursday, getting 25 points from Justin Massey in a losing effort at Ted Constant Center.

Jon Davis was dynamite, scoring 37 points and adding 4 rebounds but Florida International still won, 89-83, over Charlotte on Thursday at Dale F. Halton Arena.