Wichita State vs. Charlotte betting: College basketball preview for January 14

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The Charlotte 49ers (7-10, 0-4 AAC) will look to halt a five-game losing streak when they visit the Wichita State Shockers (10-6, 0-3 AAC) at 7:30 PM ET on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 as 10.5-point underdogs. The Shockers have lost three games in a row. The point total for the matchup is set at 148.5.

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Wichita State vs. Charlotte betting lines

  • Wichita State moneyline odds to win: -633
  • Charlotte moneyline odds to win: +460
  • Spread: Wichita State (-10.5)
  • Total: 148.5

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 away games. It has covered three times in eight opportunities at home, and it has covered one time in four opportunities on the road.
  • In terms of point totals, the Shockers hit the over less often in home games, as they’ve gone over the total four times in eight opportunities this season (50%). In away games, they have hit the over four times in four opportunities (100%).
  • In home games, Wichita State has won more often as a moneyline favorite, producing a record of 5-2 (.714). In away games, it is 0-1 (.000) as a moneyline favorite.

Recent trends

  • The Shockers have seen a downturn in scoring lately, racking up 76.4 points per game in their last 10 outings, 1.7 points fewer than the 78.1 they’ve scored this season.
  • Wichita State’s defense has been less stingy lately, as the team has given up 80.1 points per game over its last 10 compared to the 76.4 points per game its opponents average this season.
  • Over their past 10 outings, the Shockers are making 0.3 more three-pointers per game than their season long average (5.9 compared to 5.6 season-long), while also shooting a higher percentage from beyond the arc in that span (31.7% compared to 30.9% season-long).

Wichita State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 5-9-1 (Home: 3-5-0; Away: 1-3-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 10.5+: 0-3-0 (As Favorite: 3-6-1; As Underdog: 2-3-0)
  • O-U-P: 8-7-0 (Home: 4-4-0; Away: 4-0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-3 (Home: 5-2; Away: 0-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-3 (Home: 1-0; Away: 1-2)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
45.9 (135th in nation) 43.6 (205th) 34.7 (80th) 32.5 (261st) 13.0 (246th) 11.1 (135th)

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Charlotte statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Charlotte’s winning percentage against the spread at home is .125 (1-7-0). On the road, it is .333 (2-4-0).
  • Both at home (four of eight) and on the road (three of six), the 49ers’ games have gone over (in terms of the over/under) 50% of the time.
  • The 49ers, as moneyline underdogs, have won a lower percentage of games at home (0-1) than away (1-5) this season.

Recent trends

  • The 49ers are posting 70.9 points per game in their past 10 games, which is 0.3 fewer points than their average for the season (71.2).
  • While Charlotte is giving up 73.8 points per game in 2024-25, it has been worse in its previous 10 games, allowing 75.5 points per contest.
  • Over their previous 10 games, the 49ers are sinking 5.9 treys per contest, 0.3 fewer threes than their season average (6.2). They also sport a worse three-point percentage over their last 10 games (28.8%) compared to their season average (29.6%).

Charlotte betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 5-11-0 (Home: 1-7-0; Away: 2-4-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 10.5+: 0-1-0 (As Favorite: 1-6-0; As Underdog: 4-5-0)
  • O-U-P: 9-7-0 (Home: 4-4-0; Away: 3-3-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-3 (Home: 4-3; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-7 (Home: 0-1; Away: 1-5)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
42.4 (296th in nation) 46.8 (328th) 28.9 (337th) 32.5 (261st) 12.3 (292nd) 8.8 (fourth)
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