A seven-game home winning streak is on the line for the FIU Golden Panthers (10-5, 1-1 CUSA) when they welcome the Charlotte 49ers (3-10, 0-2 CUSA) to Ocean Bank Convocation Center. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 10, 2019.
Charlotte 49ers at FIU Golden Panthers Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Golden Panthers easily got past the Webber International Warriors, 110-84, while the 49ers fell to the Chattanooga Mocs, 80-69.
The Golden Panthers had a much better turnover percentage (14.8 vs. 22.4) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.571 vs. 0.412). Charlotte, on the other hand, did a terrific job of making free throws (17-23; 73.9 percent). FIU was lifted by Brian Beard Jr., who recorded 20 points, nine assists and six rebounds. Jon Davis fueled Charlotte with 31 points.
The Golden Panthers dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the last game, FIU won 89-83. The Golden Panthers’ 30.6 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over the 49ers, who had a rate of 18.9. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
Beard Jr. and Devon Andrews have played at a high level over the last five games for FIU. Beard Jr. has averaged 0 points, while Andrews has put up 0 points a game during that span.
It will be a battle of opposite styles as the fast-paced Golden Panthers will look to push the more methodical 49ers. The Golden Panthers currently rank first in possessions per game while the 49ers are 345th. It could also be a mistake-prone game for the 49ers’ offense, which ranks 334th in ball protection (turnover percentage of 23.3 percent). They’ll be going up against the stingy defense of the Golden Panthers, which forces the fourth-most turnovers in the NCAA (26.6 percent).
Charlotte 49ers at FIU Golden Panthers Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – FIU, ATS Winner – Charlotte, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- FIU ranks fourth in three pointers attempted per game (30.6) while Charlotte ranks 242nd (19.2).
- The Golden Panthers rank 44th in assists per game (16.0) while the 49ers rank 242nd (9.2).
- Charlotte blocks 3.8 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 63rd in the NCAA. FIU ranks 142nd in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
- The 49ers rank 43rd in rebounds allowed per game (32.2) while the Golden Panthers rank 264th (44.7).
- FIU ranks first in steals per game (12.2) while Charlotte ranks 212th (4.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The 49ers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.2, down from 10.0 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Golden Panthers have scored an average of 97.6 points per game (6.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.8 points per game (5.1 below their season average).
