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Richmond Spiders to Take on Charlotte 49ers in Non-Conference Matchup on Nov. 13, 2024, with 49ers Favored at -4

The Richmond Spiders will travel to Charlotte to take on the 49ers in a non-conference matchup on Wednesday, Nov. 13. Both teams come into the game with a 1-1 record, with Richmond defeating Mount Olive but falling to Marist, and Charlotte earning a win over Presbyterian before being defeated by Utah State. The game is scheduled to tip-off at 7 P.M. EST, with Charlotte opening as the favorite at -4 in the betting lines. Stay tuned for our preview of the Richmond vs. Charlotte matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Spiders +134 | 49ers -162
• Spread: Spiders +4 (-110) | 49ers -4 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 143 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Charlotte will win straight-up is 62%.

Richmond vs Charlotte Stats

Richmond Spiders

Richmond is currently 1-1 overall this season in NCAA basketball. In their first game, they defeated Mount Olive with a strong performance led by DeLonnie Hunt scoring 17 points. However, they suffered a loss to Marist in their latest game despite Hunt's 27-point effort. The team is still finding their rhythm with new players like Jonathan Beagle and Dusan Neskovic contributing to the team's performance. In terms of statistics, Richmond ranks low in both offense and defense with room for improvement in their shooting percentages and rebounds.

Charlotte 49ers Analysis

The Charlotte 49ers are currently 1-1 overall this season, with a preseason ranking of No. 8 in the American Athletic Conference. Charlotte began the season with a win over Presbyterian but suffered a loss to Utah State in their last game. Robert Braswell IV leads the team with 19 points per game, while Giancarlo Rosado contributes with 4.5 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game. Despite their offensive strengths, Charlotte has struggled defensively and is 0-2 against the spread this season. They have a power ranking of 162, ranking #112 for offense and #221 for defense.Charlotte has been successful in shooting percentages, but needs to improve their defensive performance in future games.

Richmond and Charlotte face challenges in early season matchups - opportunity for 49ers to cover spread

Richmond faced some challenges in the first week of the season, including a closer-than-expected game against Marist following an easy win against a lower division team. Turnovers proved to be a critical issue for the Spiders in the Marist game. Meanwhile, Charlotte also struggled in their recent match against Utah State, although they were considered the underdogs going into the game. Playing at home, Charlotte appears poised to secure a victory, with key players like Robert Braswell IV and Giancarlo Rosado providing leadership. Given the circumstances, it is advisable to consider taking the 49ers to cover the spread in this matchup.

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