Wichita State vs. Charlotte betting: College basketball preview for Feb. 4

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The Charlotte 49ers (13-9, 7-2 AAC) are 9.5-point underdogs as they try to extend a four-game road win streak when they visit the Wichita State Shockers (13-9, 5-4 AAC) on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Charles Koch Arena. The matchup airs at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The matchup’s point total is set at 141.5.

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Wichita State Cover -9.5 vs Charlotte -108

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Wichita State vs. Charlotte betting lines

  • Wichita State moneyline odds to win: -488
  • Charlotte moneyline odds to win: +367
  • Spread: Wichita State (-9.5)
  • Total: 141.5

Wichita State statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Wichita State has covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than road games. It has covered eight times in 11 opportunities at home, and it has covered four times in seven opportunities in road games.
  • The Shockers have hit the over on the over/under in a lower percentage of games at home (36.4%) than away games (57.1%).
  • As a moneyline favorite, Wichita State has won a higher percentage of its games at home (.818) compared to away games (.000).

Recent trends

  • The Shockers’ offense has been better over their last 10 games, scoring 79.2 points per contest compared to the 78.0 they’ve averaged this season.
  • Wichita State has been less stingy on defense as of late, giving up 74.6 points per game over its past 10 contests compared to the 70.6 points per game its opponents average over the 2025-26 season.
  • Over their past 10 contests, the Shockers are making 0.5 more three-pointers per game than their season long average (8.3 compared to 7.8 season-long), while also shooting a higher percentage from beyond the arc in that span (37.2% compared to 36.3% season-long).

Wichita State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 13-8-0 (Home: 8-3-0; Away: 4-3-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 9.5+: 4-2-0 (As Favorite: 8-5-0; As Underdog: 5-3-0)
  • O-U-P: 9-12-0 (Home: 4-7-0; Away: 4-3-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 9-4 (Home: 9-2; Away: 0-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-5 (Home: 0-0; Away: 3-3)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
44.4 (242nd in nation) 42.7 (109th) 36.8 (27th) 28.3 (42nd) 11.8 (323rd) 9.8 (54th)

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Charlotte statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Charlotte has been better against the spread at home (7-5-0) than away (4-3-0) this year.
  • 49ers games have finished above the over/under 58.3% of the time at home (seven of 12), and 71.4% of the time on the road (five of seven).
  • The 49ers, when moneyline underdogs, have won a lower percentage of games at home (1-2) than on the road (2-3) this season.

Recent trends

  • In their past 10 games, the 49ers are scoring 79.3 points per game, 4.7 more than their season average (74.6).
  • Charlotte is giving up 75.5 points per contest over its last 10 games, which is 2.2 more points than it is allowing for the season (73.3).
  • The 49ers are making 8.6 three-pointers per contest with a 37.9% three-point percentage over their past 10 games, compared to their season averages of 8.5 and 36.2%.

Charlotte betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 12-9-0 (Home: 7-5-0; Away: 4-3-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 9.5+: 1-1-0 (As Favorite: 7-4-0; As Underdog: 5-5-0)
  • O-U-P: 13-8-0 (Home: 7-5-0; Away: 5-2-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 9-2 (Home: 7-2; Away: 2-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-7 (Home: 1-2; Away: 2-3)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
46.3 (119th in nation) 44.5 (215th) 31.0 (255th) 27.7 (29th) 12.8 (274th) 10.8 (139th)
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