| MATCHUP | Charlotte 49ers | Virginia Tech Hokies |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 2-1 | 3-0 |
| Spread | +17.5 -112 | -17.5 -108 |
| Moneyline | +1100 | -2100 |
| Total | Over 147.5 (-110) | Under 147.5 (-110) |
| Where | Cassell Coliseum, Blacksburg, VA | |
| When | Sunday, November 16, 2025 | |
| Time | 02:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ACC Extra | |
Charlotte 49ers Betting Preview
The 49ers opened up their 2025-26 run with a home victory over Indiana State. Charlotte was leading 45-37 by halftime and rolled on a 47-39 stretch in the second in a 92-76 win. Ben Bradford was tops with 31 points, three rebounds and two assists while both Dezayne Mingo (four rebounds) and Major Freeman (one rebound) had 17 points apiece. Anton Bonke doubled up in the win with 10 points and 14 rebounds in 29 minutes. Matched up against Tennessee Tech in their second outing, Charlotte took another win. The 49ers held a 33-22 edge at the break this time and got outscored the rest of the way 43-37 in a 70-65 win. Major Freeman was the leading team scorer with 17 points and four rebounds, while Dezayne Mingo had 13 points with four assists. Kylan Blackmon had a nice game in the victory, notching 11 points, eight rebounds and three assists.
On Tuesday versus Davidson, the 49ers took their first loss of the year. Charlotte was down by 10 points after one half and ended up falling 62-55 despite getting better in the second half. Leading contributor Anton Bonke had 13 points with 14 rebounds for a double-double and Damoni Harrison added 13 points with 11 minutes to his credit.
Virginia Tech Hokies Betting Preview
Over on the Virginia Tech side, they kicked things off with a matchup versus Charleston Southern on November 4. The Hokies had a modest 42-38 edge going into the half, but then improved on a 56-29 run in the second for a 98-67 win. Toibu Lawal was tops on 20 points with 12 rebounds in 29 minutes while Amani Hansberry also doubled up on 19 points with 13 rebounds. Jailen Bedford added 13 points with five rebounds in 18 minutes of work during the victory. In game two Virginia Tech had a tight overtime escape versus Providence, taking the win 107-101 in the end. Neoklis Avdalas was tops on 33 points with six assists and five boards while Jailen Bedford notched 18 points and three rebounds. Amani Hansberry doubled up on 17 points and 11 rebounds in the win as well.
Virginia Tech kept it going in game three versus Saint Joseph’s, rolling to a 94-59 win with 47 points in each half. The Hokies were led by Amani Hansberry with 19 points, four rebounds and three assists while Neoklis Avdalas had 14 points, seven assists and five rebounds in the win.
Charlotte 49ers @ Virginia Tech Hokies Betting Trends: November 16, 2025
Why the Virginia Tech Hokies will win
- Virginia Tech has won 23 of its last 24 day games against non-Conference opponents at Cassell Coliseum.
- Charlotte has lost six of its last seven road games against non-Conference opponents.
- Charlotte has lost the first half in 11 of its last 13 day games.
Why the Charlotte 49ers will win
- Virginia Tech has lost three of its last four day games at Cassell Coliseum.
Charlotte vs Virginia Tech Prediction
I’ll stick with Virginia Tech. The Hokies needed a good showing versus Saint Joseph’s in their latest outing, and they got it. Virginia Tech shot a nice 52.1 percent from the field in that one with a 37-35 rebounding edge, 50-30 on points in the paint, 23 team assists and just six turnovers. The only thing to complain about was the five of 12 missed free throws (58.3 percent). The Hokies now have 94 or more points in all three games so far.
As for Charlotte, they hit the skids against Davidson in their last outing with just 35.2 percent shooting from the field. That said, the 49ers did pretty well up front otherwise. Virginia Tech is going to be a tough opponent for them, though.