Charlotte 49ers vs Indiana Hoosiers Betting Pick & Prediction 9/21/24
Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, IN will be the site for this week four non-conference matchup between the Charlotte 49ers and Indiana Hoosiers. The game is set for 12:00 ET on Saturday, September 21st, and will be broadcast on BTN. Indiana comes in with a 3-0 record, while Charlotte is 1-2. The over/under line is at 48.5 points, and the Hoosiers are heavy -28.5 point favorites at home.
CHARLOTTE 49ERS VS INDIANA HOOSIERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Indiana Hoosiers -28.5
This game will be played at Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN) at 12:00 ET on Saturday, September 21st.
WHY BET THE INDIANA HOOSIERS:
- We have the Indiana Hoosiers winning this one by a score of 43 to 10
- Not only do we have the Indiana Hoosiers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -28.5
- Look for this game to go over the line of 48.5 points
Will The Charlotte 49ers Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs
Charlotte is now 1-2 for the season after a 27-26 win over Gardner-Webb. No betting lines were available for this matchup.
The 49ers fell behind early, with Gardner-Webb leading 17-3 at halftime. Charlotte managed to tie the game at 20-20 in the fourth quarter, and after Gardner-Webb briefly retook the lead, the 49ers scored the final 7 points to pull out the win.
Charlotte’s offense, led by quarterback Deshawn Purdie, put up 351 total yards in their 27-26 win. Purdie completed 69.6% of his passes for 194 yards, with one touchdown and one interception. The 49ers’ passing game was effective, with 336 yards through the air and 20 first downs.
The ground game was less successful, with just 15 rushing yards on 25 attempts. Hahsaun Wilson was the leading rusher, gaining 52 yards on six carries and scoring one of Charlotte’s two touchdowns. Bryce Kennon led the receiving corps with five catches for 70 yards.
Charlotte’s defense had a strong showing in their most recent game, holding Gardner-Webb to just 50 rushing yards on 29 attempts. Despite allowing 340 passing yards, the 49ers’ defense managed to pick off three passes and give up just one touchdown through the air. Gardner-Webb finished with 18 first downs and 390 total yards against Charlotte.
Are The Indiana Hoosiers Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?
Indiana is now 3-0 after their 42-13 road win over UCLA. The Hoosiers, who were -3.5 point favorites, not only won but also covered the spread. This was a big win for Indiana, as they were facing a UCLA team that was also undefeated. The game’s over/under was set at 47 points, and the teams combined for 55 points.
The Hoosiers took control early, jumping out to a 14-0 lead. UCLA managed to close the gap to 21-7 by halftime, but Indiana extended their lead to 28-10 by the end of the third quarter and finished strong in the fourth quarter to win by 29 points.
Quarterback Kurtis Rourke led Indiana’s offense to a 42-13 win over UCLA, throwing for 307 yards and four touchdowns. Rourke completed 75.8% of his passes and ended the game with a passer rating of 143.56. Miles Cross was his top target, catching six passes for 90 yards.
The Hoosiers’ offense totaled 430 yards, with 123 yards coming on the ground. Justice Ellison was the leading rusher, gaining 47 yards on 10 carries and scoring one of Indiana’s two rushing touchdowns.
Indiana’s defense was effective in their most recent game, holding UCLA to just 13 points and 238 total yards. The Hoosiers were particularly strong against the pass, limiting UCLA to 142 passing yards on 15 completions. Indiana’s secondary also came up with an interception. Against the run, the Hoosiers allowed 96 yards and one rushing touchdown.