Charlotte 49ers vs North Carolina Tar Heels Betting Pick & Prediction 9/7/24
The North Carolina Tar Heels are the heavy favorite in their week two non-conference matchup against the Charlotte 49ers, with the point spread set at -22.5. The game is scheduled for 3:30 ET on Saturday, September 7th, at Kenan Memorial Stadium in Chapel Hill and will be broadcast on ACCN. The over/under line is currently at 47.5 points. The Tar Heels come in with a 1-0 record, while the 49ers are looking for their first win of the season.
CHARLOTTE 49ERS VS NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Charlotte 49ers +22.5
This game will be played at Kenan Memorial Stadium at 3:30 ET on Saturday, September 7th.
WHY BET THE CHARLOTTE 49ERS:
- We have the North Carolina Tar Heels winning this one by a score of 34 to 17
- Even though we like the North Carolina Tar Heels to win, our ATS pick is to take the Charlotte 49ers at +22.5
- Look for this game to go over the line of 47.5 points
Will The Charlotte 49ers Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs
Charlotte is looking to bounce back after a 30-7 loss to James Madison in their season opener. The 49ers, who were +6.5 point underdogs, not only fell short of the upset but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s over/under was set at 47.5 points, but the teams combined for just 37, resulting in an under. Charlotte now sits at 0-1 for the season.
After trailing 3-0 in the first quarter, the 49ers managed to take a 7-6 lead in the second. However, James Madison added a touchdown in the third quarter, and Charlotte was shut out in the fourth, leading to the 30-7 defeat.
Charlotte’s offense, led by quarterback Max Brown, put up 327 total yards in their 30-7 loss to James Madison. Brown completed 22 of 45 passes for 193 yards, with one touchdown and two interceptions. His top target, Sean Brown, caught six passes for 70 yards.
The 49ers’ offense moved the chains 17 times but struggled to establish the run, finishing with 134 yards on 30 carries. Terron Kellman led the ground game with 76 yards on nine attempts, averaging 8.4 yards per carry.
Charlotte’s defense will be looking to tighten up after allowing 432 total yards in their last game. James Madison found success on the ground, rushing for 213 yards and two touchdowns. The 49ers’ secondary also gave up 219 yards through the air, with 10 completions on 18 attempts. Charlotte’s defense did manage to come up with one interception in the game.
Are The North Carolina Tar Heels Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?
North Carolina is off to a 1-0 start after a 19-17 road win over Minnesota. The Tar Heels were -2 point favorites, and while they won the game, they pushed the spread. The over/under line was set at 52.5 points, but the teams combined for just 36 points, hitting the under.
The game was scoreless after the first quarter, but North Carolina took a 14-7 lead by halftime. Minnesota closed the gap to 14-13 by the end of the third quarter, and the Tar Heels outscored them 6-3 in the fourth to come out on top.
North Carolina’s offense, led by quarterback Max Johnson, posted 252 total yards in their 19-17 win. Johnson completed 12 of 19 passes for 71 yards, while J.J. Jones was the top receiver with three catches for 52 yards. The Tar Heels’ passing game struggled, with Johnson throwing one interception and finishing with a passer rating of 48.36.
The ground game was more effective, with 147 rushing yards on 41 attempts. Omarion Hampton led the way with 129 yards on 30 carries, averaging 4.3 yards per attempt. North Carolina’s offense will look to improve its passing game in the next matchup.
North Carolina’s defense will be looking to improve after giving up 244 yards to Minnesota in their last game. The Tar Heels allowed 79 rushing yards but were able to keep Minnesota out of the end zone on the ground. In the passing game, they gave up 165 yards on 13 completions, and Minnesota converted on 5 of 11 third-down attempts.