West Georgia Wolves vs Charlotte 49ers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/17/24

Looking to win big? The Wolves and 49ers face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The 49ers are hosting the game at Halton Arena in Charlotte, NC. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 137.5 points, and Charlotte is favored by -15 at home against West Georgia.

WEST GEORGIA WOLVES VS CHARLOTTE 49ERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Charlotte 49ers -15

This game will be played at Halton Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 17th.

WHY BET THE CHARLOTTE 49ERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 95-56 in favor of the 49ers.
• Not only will Charlotte pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -15.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 151 points.

Can the Wolves Grab a Win in Charlotte?

West Georgia Wolves Recent Game/Games

The Wolves picked up their first win of the season, defeating Tennessee Tech 78-73 on Saturday. West Georgia, who were +3 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The total points for the game ended at 151, surpassing the O/U line of 140.5.

West Georgia took control early, leading 49-32 at halftime. However, they allowed Tennessee Tech to score 41 points in the second half while only putting up 29 points themselves, making the game closer than expected.

West Georgia’s offense put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 49.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 55.1%, thanks to hitting 61% of their two-point attempts (25/41). From beyond the arc, they connected on 9 of 28 threes, shooting 32.1%.

At the free-throw line, the Wolves were efficient, making 13 of 16 attempts (81.2%). They dished out 19 assists, with Shelton Williams-Dryden contributing 6 along with his team-high 19 points. Rodney Johnson Jr. added 17 points, shooting 7/10 from the field.

West Georgia’s defense gave up 73 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 50% from the field, hitting 29 of 58 shots. Inside the arc, they allowed 22 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 57% shooting rate.

From three-point range, West Georgia’s defense saw their opponents make 7 of 20 attempts, good for 35%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 13 free throws, an 81% success rate. West Georgia limited offensive rebounds to just 5.

Pressure Builds for Charlotte as Home Favorites

Charlotte evened their record at 4-4 with a 77-63 road win over Georgia State on Saturday. The 49ers entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs but came away with the win, covering the spread in the process.

Charlotte led 32-25 at halftime and put up 45 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. The game’s total points of 140 fell just short of the O/U line of 144.

In their last game, the 49ers put up 77 points, shooting 52.1% from the field. They were dominant inside, hitting 67.6% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 2 of 14 threes (14.3%).

Charlotte also connected on 25 of 36 free throws (69.4%) and grabbed 5 offensive rebounds. Zarique Nutter and Robert Braswell IV each scored 19 points, with Braswell hitting 1 of 4 from deep.

Charlotte’s defense held their opponent to 63 points, allowing them to shoot just 34% from the field. The 49ers gave up 18 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 45% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Charlotte’s defense was strong, limiting their opponent to 2 made threes on 18 attempts, an 11% shooting performance. The 49ers sent their opponent to the line 29 times, where they made 21 free throws, shooting 72%.