The FIU Golden Panthers (10-5, 1-1 CUSA) welcome the Charlotte 49ers (3-10, 0-2 CUSA) to Ocean Bank Convocation Center as they try to extend their seven-game home winning streak. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 10, 2019.
Charlotte 49ers at FIU Golden Panthers Free Prediction
In the 49ers’ last matchup, they were beaten by the Chattanooga Mocs, 80-69. Chattanooga’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Charlotte. The Mocs had a rate of 13.6, while the 49ers posted a mark of 17.8. Jon Davis was the game’s leading scorer with 31 points on 11-for-25 shooting.
The Golden Panthers won big over the Webber International Warriors in their last game, 110-84. FIU’s 14.8 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Webber International, who had a rate of 22.4. With 20 points, nine assists and six rebounds, Brian Beard Jr. played well for FIU.
After the Golden Panthers won both contests against the 49ers last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the last matchup, FIU won 89-83. The Golden Panthers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (30.6 vs. 18.9) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.567 vs. 0.508).
Beard Jr. and Devon Andrews have played well over the last five games for FIU. Beard Jr. has averaged 0 points per game. Not to be outdone, Andrews has recorded 0 points a game during that span.
This game should be a battle of contrasting tempos. FIU prefers a fast-paced style of play (first in possessions per game), while Charlotte is methodical (345th in possessions per game). Also, the 49ers rank 334th in turnover percentage (23.3 percent), while the Golden Panthers rank fourth in opponents’ turnover percentage (26.6 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes:
FIU ranks fourth in three pointers attempted per game (30.6) while Charlotte ranks 242nd (19.2).
The 49ers rank 43rd in rebounds allowed per game (32.2) while the Golden Panthers rank 264th (44.7).
FIU ranks first in steals per game (12.2) while Charlotte ranks 212th (4.3).
The Golden Panthers rank 44th in assists per game (16.0) while the 49ers rank 242nd (9.2).
Charlotte blocks 3.8 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 63rd in the NCAA. FIU ranks 142nd in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
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The 49ers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.2, down from 10.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Golden Panthers have scored an average of 97.6 points per game (6.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.8 points per game (5.1 below their season average).
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