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Wichita State and Charlotte Set to Clash in Crucial Matchup in North Carolina

In this upcoming contest between Wichita State and Charlotte, both teams are seeking a much-needed win in the Tar Heel State. Wichita State is coming off a close loss to North Texas, while Charlotte suffered a defeat against UAB. With the all-time series tied at one win each, the Shockers will enter as the betting favorite at -3. Stay tuned for our prediction on this exciting matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Shockers -158 | 49ers +132
• Spread: Shockers -3 (-110) | 49ers +3 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 144.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Wichita St. will win straight-up is 61%.

Wichita St. vs Charlotte Stats

Wichita St. Shockers

Wichita State suffered a tough loss to North Texas, dropping their fourth straight game and seventh in the last eight contests. Despite battling back in the second half, the Shockers ultimately fell short, shooting 36% from the field and losing the rebounding battle. Xavier Bell led the team with 19 points in the loss. The Shockers are currently ranked 175th in offense and 258th in defense in the nation. Offensively, they shoot 45.37% from the field and 72.41% from the free-throw line. Defensively, they allow 43.62% of field goals and 35.40% of three-pointers. Wichita State will need more production from key players if they hope to turn their season around.

Charlotte 49ers Analysis

Charlotte 49ers suffered their ninth loss in the last 10 games against UAB, putting them at 8-14 overall and 1-8 in conference play. Despite shooting 51.9% from the field, the team struggled to keep up with UAB's offensive efficiency. Giancarlo Rosado led the team with 17 points and 10 assists in the loss. The 49ers rank 258th in scoring offense and 276th in scoring defense in the nation. Nik Graves leads the team in scoring, averaging 16.8 points per game. Coach Aaron Fearne looks for contributions from several key players to improve the team's performance. Overall, Charlotte shoots 42.1% from the field and excels at the free-throw line, converting 74.1% of their attempts. In terms of power rankings, the 49ers rank 271st and struggle with offensive efficiency, ranking poorly in field goal and three-point shooting percentages. On defense, they struggle defending the three-point line but excel in defensive rebounding.

Struggling Wichita State Looks to Continue Dominance Over Charlotte in Key Matchup

Both teams have struggled in recent performances, with Wichita State losing seven of their last eight games and Charlotte dropping nine of their last 10. The Shockers secured their sole victory during this stretch in a home game against the 49ers last month. Charlotte holds a modest 6-5 home record this season, with no victories over teams ranked in the top 175 in the KenPom rankings, their highest-ranked win being against South Florida at 198. On the other hand, Wichita State has only managed to secure one win in five road games, which was during their season opener against Western Kentucky. Given Wichita State's prior victory over the 49ers and Charlotte's recent downturn in performance, it is recommended to support Wichita State as the away team in this matchup.

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