Wednesday’s game at Dale F. Halton Arena has the Florida Atlantic Owls (8-7, 1-1 AAC) matching up with the Charlotte 49ers (7-8, 0-2 AAC) at 7:00 PM ET on January 8. Our computer prediction projects a 80-74 win for Florida Atlantic, who are favored by our model.

Based on our computer prediction, Florida Atlantic should cover the point spread, which is currently listed at 6.5. The two teams are projected to come in below the 155.5 total.

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Florida Atlantic vs. Charlotte Game Info & Odds

• Date: Wednesday, January 8, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Charlotte, North Carolina
• Venue: Dale F. Halton Arena
• Line: Florida Atlantic -6.5
• Point total: 155.5
• Moneyline (to win): Florida Atlantic -265, Charlotte +210

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Florida Atlantic vs. Charlotte Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Florida Atlantic 80, Charlotte 74

Spread & Total Prediction for Florida Atlantic vs. Charlotte

• Pick ATS: Florida Atlantic (-6.5)
• Pick OU: Under (155.5)

Florida Atlantic has a 6-8-0 record against the spread so far this season compared to Charlotte, who is 5-8-0 ATS. The Owls are 9-5-0 and the 49ers are 8-5-0 in terms of hitting the over. The teams score 155 points per game combined, 0.5 less than this matchup’s over/under. Florida Atlantic has a 4-6 record against the spread while going 5-5 overall in the past 10 contests. Charlotte has gone 4-6 against the spread and 4-6 overall in its last 10 games.

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Florida Atlantic Performance Insights

• The Owls average 82.8 points per game (40th in college basketball) while allowing 78.3 per contest (325th in college basketball). They have a +68 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 4.5 points per game.
• The 33 rebounds per game Florida Atlantic averages rank 182nd in the country, and are 1.8 fewer than the 34.8 its opponents grab per outing.
• Florida Atlantic knocks down 9.3 three-pointers per game (66th in college basketball) at a 35.2% rate (107th in college basketball), compared to the 9.4 its opponents make while shooting 39.4% from beyond the arc.
• The Owls rank 131st in college basketball by averaging 98.4 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 239th in college basketball, allowing 93.1 points per 100 possessions.
• Florida Atlantic has typically won the turnover battle this season, committing 11.9 per game (220th in college basketball action) while forcing 14.5 (41st in college basketball).

Charlotte Performance Insights

• The 49ers are being outscored by 1.8 points per game, with a -27 scoring differential overall. They put up 72.2 points per game (254th in college basketball), and give up 74 per outing (248th in college basketball).
• Charlotte loses the rebound battle by 3.0 boards on average. It collects 29.3 rebounds per game, 328th in college basketball, while its opponents grab 32.3.
• Charlotte knocks down 6.1 three-pointers per game (321st in college basketball) at a 29.3% rate (338th in college basketball), compared to the 6.1 its opponents make, shooting 29.9% from deep.
• Charlotte has committed 8.8 turnovers per game (sixth in college basketball) while forcing 8.9 (354th in college basketball).

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