Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the 49ers and Hatters. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Hatters at Edmunds Center in DeLand, FL. Get ready to place your bets! The 49ers come into this non-conference matchup as the betting favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 137 points.

CHARLOTTE 49ERS VS STETSON HATTERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Stetson Hatters +3.5

This game will be played at Edmunds Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, December 29th.

WHY BET THE STETSON HATTERS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-66 in favor of the Hatters.
  • Not only will Stetson pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 137 points, and we like the over with a projected 142 points.

Will the 49ers Live Up to Expectations on the Road?

As they prepare to play their 12th game of the season, Charlotte comes in with a record of 6-5. So far, the 49ers have played five games on the road and have gone 1-4, while they have gone 3-1 in their home games. Charlotte has a winning ATS record at 5-4. However, in their last five games, they are 1-3 vs. the spread.

So far, Charlotte's games have averaged 127.8 points per game with the average over/under line being 132.5 points. When looking at the 49ers' last three games, their over/under record is 0-1-1, with their games averaging 129 points per game.

Charlotte offense recently wrapped up a game with a total of 56 points against Richmond. In that game, they made 10/35 three-point attempts and achieved a field goal percentage of 34.5%. Lu'Cye Patterson is leading the team in scoring at 13.6 points per contest. Igor Milicic Jr. has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 11.5 going into the game.

At this time, the 49ers' defense is positioned 11th in the country, permitting 59.9 points per game. Charlotte's three-point defense is currently 61st in the country at 5.8 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 35.7% of their shots vs. Charlotte.

Can Stetson Deliver Being Underdogs at Home?

In their previous ten home games, the Stetson Hatters have a 7-3 record, which includes last year. As of today's game, Stetson holds a 6-4 record against the spread. In their last ten games, Stetson has gone 2-2 vs. the spread.

Looking at their over/under performance through 13 games, Stetson has an over/under record of 4-5-1, with their games averaging 145.6 points per game on average. When assessing the Hatters' performance in their last three games, their over/under record stands at 2-1, with their games averaging 157 points per game.

Coming off their recent game, the Stetson offense tallied 75 points in a matchup against Cincinnati. Their field goal percentage for the game was 39.6%, and they made 9 threes. The top scorer for the Hatters was Jalen Blackmon with 32 points, while Treyton Thompson also added 13 to the scoreboard.

Coming into today's game, the Stetson defense is giving up an average of 63.2 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 5.2 threes per game vs. Charlotte. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 23.3%.