The Charlotte 49ers (12-8, 6-3 CUSA) will be at Reed Green Coliseum to take on the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (6-16, 2-7 CUSA) in a CUSA matchup. Action starts at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
Charlotte 49ers vs. Southern Miss Golden Eagles Betting Odds
Both teams lost in their last matchup. The Golden Eagles fell to the Old Dominion Monarchs, 68-58, while the 49ers were defeated by the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, 72-59.
Charlotte did a great job of converting from the free throw line (6-8; 75.0 percent) while Southern Miss had a turnover percentage of 12.2 (better than their season average of 18.4). Southern Miss was lifted by Tyler Stevenson, who put up 18 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, Cooper Robb was a key piece for Charlotte with 13 points.
The Golden Eagles won the lone contest between these two teams last year, 63-60. The Golden Eagles’ 10.4 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the 49ers, who had a mark of 17.6. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
Southern Miss might have trouble finding the bottom of the net as they go head-to-head against one of the nation’s best defenses. Charlotte ranks 56th in defensive efficiency while the Golden Eagles rank 280th in offensive efficiency. Furthermore, the 49ers rank 22nd in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.286), while the Golden Eagles rank 306th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.280).
Charlotte 49ers at Southern Miss Golden Eagles ATS Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Southern Miss, ATS Winner – Southern Miss, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Charlotte ranks 44th in steals per game (8.0) while Southern Miss ranks 167th in steals allowed per game (7.2).
- The 49ers rank 25th in rebounds allowed per game (31.2) while the Golden Eagles rank 104th (33.9).
- The 49ers rank 128th in three pointers allowed per game (21.6) while the Golden Eagles rank 247th (25.4).
- Southern Miss ranks 34th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Charlotte ranks 122nd (3.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Golden Eagles have scored an average of 67.6 points per game (0.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.0 points per game (3.7 below their season average).
- The 49ers have been outscored by an average of 1.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Charlotte has defeated opponents by an average of 4.4 points.
