Charlotte 49ers vs Davidson Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/10/24
Looking to win big? The 49ers and Wildcats face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Wildcats are hosting the game at John M. Belk Arena in Davidson, NC. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Davidson as the -9 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 140 points.
CHARLOTTE 49ERS VS DAVIDSON WILDCATS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Davidson Wildcats -9
This game will be played at John M. Belk Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 10th.
WHY BET THE DAVIDSON WILDCATS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Wildcats.
- Not only will Davidson pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -9.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 140 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Do the 49ers Stand a Chance on the Road?
Charlotte 49ers Recent Game/Games
Charlotte dropped to 3-3 on the season after a 75-55 home loss to East Tennessee State on Wednesday. The 49ers, who were favored by 2.5 points, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 130, falling short of the 139-point over/under line.
Charlotte led 36-31 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 19 points while allowing 44. The 49ers will need to address their second-half issues as they look to bounce back from this loss.
Charlotte struggled offensively in their last game, putting up just 55 points on 39.6% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.4%, and they hit only 23.5% from three, connecting on 4 of 17 attempts. At the free-throw line, they made just 50%, going 9 for 18.
Quimari Peterson led the 49ers with 16 points and 4 assists, shooting 46.7% from the field and 40% from three. John Buggs III added 15 points, hitting 60% of his threes, while Karon Boyd contributed 14 points and 7 rebounds.
Charlotte’s defense held their opponent to 75 points on 39% shooting from the field. The 49ers limited damage from beyond the arc, allowing just 4 three-pointers on 17 attempts, a 23% shooting performance.
At the free-throw line, Charlotte sent their opponent to the stripe 18 times, where they converted 9 attempts, shooting 50%. The 49ers also gave up 6 offensive rebounds in the game.
Will Davidson Win at Home?
Davidson Wildcats Recent Game/Games
Davidson improved to 5-2 on the season with a narrow 73-72 win over Charleston Southern on Friday. Playing at home, the Wildcats were -14.5 favorites but couldn’t cover the spread. The combined points for the game were 145, just under the O/U line of 146.5.
Davidson led 37-31 at halftime but allowed 41 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36. Despite the close call, they managed to hold on for the win.
Davidson put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 46.7% from the field and hitting 40% from beyond the arc (6/15). Their effective field goal percentage stood at 51.7%, with a 48.9% success rate on two-point attempts (22/45). At the free-throw line, they connected on 72.2% of their shots, going 13/18.
The Wildcats recorded 13 assists and 6 offensive rebounds. Reed Bailey led the way with 25 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from three (2/3). Taje’ Kelly added 22 points and 11 rebounds, while Connor Kochera contributed 21 points and 5 assists.
Davidson’s defense gave up 72 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field, hitting 28 of 60 shots. Inside the arc, they connected on 22 of 45 attempts, good for 48%.
From three-point range, Davidson allowed 6 threes on 15 attempts, a 40% shooting performance. The other team also went 13 for 18 from the free-throw line, shooting 72%. Davidson gave up 6 offensive rebounds.