The Charlotte 49ers (3-11, 0-3 CUSA) will attempt to snap their six-game losing streak when they square off with the Florida Atlantic Owls (11-5, 2-1 CUSA) at FAU Arena. The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Charlotte 49ers at Florida Atlantic Owls ATS Prediction
The last time the 49ers played, they were defeated by the FIU Golden Panthers, 69-66. FIU’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over Charlotte. The Golden Panthers had a rate of 19.9 (worse than their season average of 14.8), while the 49ers posted a mark of 26.4 (above their season average of 20.9). Jon Davis was the top scorer from either team with 24 points on 6-for-18 shooting.
The Owls defeated the Old Dominion Monarchs in their last game, 80-73. The Owls made 16 of their 22 free throws (72.7 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.627 (above their season average of 0.476). Xavian Stapleton was the game’s high scorer with 23 points on 5-for-6 shooting from the field.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The 49ers won the most recent matchup 85-78. Charlotte did an excellent job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (30-32; 93.8 percent). Florida Atlantic, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (32.6 vs. 19.4).
Anthony Adger has averaged 22 points,1.4 steals over the last five games for Florida Atlantic.
Florida Atlantic figures to have the edge on the defensive side of the ball. The Owls currently rank 76th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.473), while Charlotte is 318th in effective field goal percentage (0.464).
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Florida Atlantic ranks 30th in three pointers attempted per game (27.4) while Charlotte ranks 254th (18.4).
The Owls rank 18th in rebounds per game (40.8) while the 49ers rank 242nd (30.9).
Florida Atlantic ranks 29th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while Charlotte ranks 134th (4.2).
The Owls rank 160th in assists per game (13.0) while the 49ers rank 249th (9.1).
Florida Atlantic averages 6.1 steals per game, which ranks 121st in the NCAA. Charlotte ranks 153rd in steals allowed per game (7.4).
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The 49ers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 10.2, up from 8.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Owls have scored an average of 64.2 points per game (8.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.4 points per game (0.2 below their season average).
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