Charlotte vs Utah State Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/9/24

The Charlotte 49ers are visiting the Utah State Aggies on Saturday, November 9th at the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Charlotte 49ers vs. Utah State Aggies Prediction.

Utah State Aggies Preview

The Utah State Aggies are coming off a successful season with a 28-7 record, placing first in the Mountain West with a 14-4 conference record. Utah State had an almost perfect home record of 14-1 and were 8-4 on the road. The Aggies were 14-13-2 against the spread and 17-11-1 in over/under.

In their season opener on Wednesday, the Aggies won Alcorn State at home, 101-46. Utah State managed to cover the -28-point spread and the game went under the 154.5-point total. The Aggies’ 101 points were an elite 33rd in the nation, while their 46 points allowed were even better at 19th. Utah State dominated the game, holding Alcorn State to just 29% shooting from the field and out-rebounding them 45-24.

Senior forward Aubin Gateretse led Utah State’s offense with a game-high 24 points and 6 rebounds, while sophomore forward Tucker Anderson added 12 points and 3 rebounds. Utah State will play against Montana, Iowa, and St. Bonaventure following this game.

Charlotte 49ers Preview

The Charlotte 49ers finished last season with an overall record of 19-12, placing 3rd in the American Athletic Conference (AAC) with a 13-5 record. Charlotte had a strong home record of 13-2 with a 10-4 ATS, while they were 5-7 on the road. The 49ers were 15-14 against the spread and 13-15-1 in over/under.

In their season opener on Monday, the 49ers won Presbyterian at home, 79-88. Charlotte failed to cover the -12-point spread and the game went over the 133-point total. The 49ers’ 79 points were 121st in the nation, while their 79 points allowed were 265th. Charlotte shot lights out in this game, with 57% from the field and 50% from downtown, while committing just 4 turnovers in the game.

Charlotte had a balanced offensive effort, as five of their players scored double digits, led by Robert Braswell and Jaeshon Thomas with 18 points apiece. Senior forward Giancarlo Rosado added 16 points and team-highs both in rebounding with 5 and in assists made with 7. Charlotte will take on Richmond after this one.

Why the Utah State Aggies will win

• Utah State has won each of its last 11 night games against non-conference opponents.
• Charlotte has lost each of its last three road games against non-conference opponents.
• Utah State has won the first half in each of its last nine games against non-conference opponents at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum.

Why the Charlotte 49ers will win

• Charlotte has won nine of its last 11 games when playing with a rest advantage.
• Charlotte has won the first half in 11 of its last 12 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Charlotte 49ers vs Utah State Aggies Prediction

In this Charlotte 49ers vs. Utah State Aggies Prediction, Utah State is coming as a -12-point home favorite. Charlotte is projected as #138 in the nation this season, while Utah State is projected at #155. Utah State is coming off a dominating performance in the opener with a huge 55-point victory and last season they lost only once at home in their 15 games played. I cannot make a case for Charlotte on the road, so I’m going to lay the points with the Aggies at home in this one.