East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs Charlotte 49ers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24
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Betting on today’s Buccaneers and 49ers game? Catch the action at Halton Arena in Charlotte, NC, as the 49ers hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Charlotte as the -3.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 140.5 points.
EAST TENNESSEE STATE BUCCANEERS VS CHARLOTTE 49ERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Charlotte 49ers -3.5
This game will be played at Halton Arena at 2:00 ET on Wednesday, November 27th.
WHY BET THE CHARLOTTE 49ERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the 49ers.
- Not only will Charlotte pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Can The Buccaneers Secure a Win at Charlotte?
East Tennessee State Buccaneers Recent Game/Games
East Tennessee State picked up an 82-67 win over Queens (NC) on Sunday, November 24th. The Buccaneers were -8.5 favorites at home and covered the spread with the victory.
ETSU led 37-35 at halftime and pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring Queens 45-32. The game’s total points of 149 fell short of the 154.5 O/U line.
East Tennessee State put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field. They connected on 59.1% of their two-point attempts, while hitting just 31.8% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 54.5%.
The Buccaneers grabbed 17 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists. Quimari Peterson led the way with 22 points, hitting 4 of 7 threes. Karon Boyd and Leo Colimerio each added 20 points, with Colimerio shooting 66.7% from the field.
East Tennessee State’s defense gave up 67 points, with the opposing team shooting 50% from the field. They allowed 33 made field goals on 66 attempts.
Inside the arc, East Tennessee State’s defense allowed 26 two-point baskets on 44 attempts, a 59% shooting rate. From three-point range, they gave up 7 made threes on 22 attempts, a 31% shooting percentage. The opposing team also shot 60% from the free-throw line, making 9 of 15 attempts.
Can the 49ers Live Up to the Hype at Home?
Charlotte 49ers Recent Game/Games
Charlotte suffered a 79-76 home loss to LIU on Saturday, November 23rd. The 49ers, who were -14 favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 45-35 at halftime, Charlotte outscored LIU 41-34 in the second half but couldn’t complete the comeback. The game’s total points of 155 exceeded the over/under line of 138.5.
In their last game, the 49ers managed to score 76 points despite shooting just 34% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 37.7%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 3 of 16 attempts for 18.8%, and connected on 40.5% of their two-point shots.
Charlotte’s free-throw shooting was a major factor, as they made 37 of 53 attempts, shooting 69.8% from the line. They also grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 10 assists. Malachi Davis led the way with 31 points, shooting 50% overall and from three-point range.
Despite holding their opponent to 34% shooting, the Charlotte 49ers gave up 79 points in their last game, largely due to sending them to the free-throw line 53 times. Their opponent converted 37 of those attempts, shooting 69% from the stripe.
Charlotte’s defense limited their opponent to just 3 made threes on 16 attempts, an 18% success rate. Inside the arc, they allowed 15 made field goals on 37 attempts, a 40% shooting percentage. The 49ers also gave up 16 offensive rebounds.
