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South Florida Bulls Favored to Beat Charlotte 49ers in Matchup at Jerry Richardson Stadium

The South Florida Bulls are set to take on the Charlotte 49ers at Jerry Richardson Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. Both teams are currently ranked seventh and ninth in the American conference with conference records of 2-3 and season records of 4-5 and 3-6, respectively. USF previously defeated Charlotte with a score of 48-14 in their last meeting. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. EST. South Florida opens as the betting favorite at -3.5, with the current line at South Florida -3.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: 49ers +125 | Bulls -145
• Spread: 49ers +3 (-110) | Bulls -3 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 53 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that South Florida will win straight-up is 59%.

Charlotte vs South Florida Stats

Charlotte 49ers

The South Florida Bulls are heading to Charlotte after a tough loss to Navy, with a final score of 28-7. Despite facing tough opponents like Alabama and Miami (FL), the Bulls are mostly playing for pride at this point as they are not in contention for the top of their conference. The team has struggled this season, particularly with their defense ranking 130th in passing yards allowed and 101st in points allowed per game. On offense, the Bulls have had difficulty converting on third down, ranking 106th in third down conversion percentage. Last week, quarterback Bryce Archie had a decent performance, but the team's run game was shut down to only 60 total rushing yards. Charlotte, with a power ranking of 65, is ranked 89th in offense, 104th in defense, and has a record of 4-4 this season.

South Florida Bulls Analysis

The Charlotte 49ers are currently on a three-game losing streak, with their most recent loss being against Tulane with a score of 34-3. Their struggles on offense are evident as they have failed to score at least 20 points in four games this season. The team ranks 104th in the league in points per game, largely due to difficulties in generating yardage and converting on third down. Defensively, the 49ers have struggled to stop opposing offenses, particularly in points allowed and rushing yards allowed. However, they have performed better in limiting passing yards. Quarterback DeShawn Purdie had a challenging game last week, with only five completions and one interception. The upcoming matchup against South Florida Bulls, who have a power ranking of 124, will provide an opportunity for the 49ers to break their losing streak. Charlotte has had a 0-1 record in their last three matchups against South Florida.

South Florida Dominates Recent Contest Against Charlotte, Moneyline Bet Recommended

In South Florida's recent contest, the favored team emerged victorious in all nine instances. Furthermore, the visiting team has successfully covered the spread in seven out of the past eight USF games. Both offensively and defensively, South Florida holds a significant advantage over Charlotte. Their offense ranks 66th in rushing yards per game and 77th in passing yards, while their defense allows an average of 32 points per game, unlike Charlotte, which allows 35.3 points per game. Despite South Florida's clear superiority in this matchup, I believe it is a prudent decision to place my bet on the moneyline for South Florida. Consequently, I am opting for South Florida to win outright.

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