| MATCHUP | Lafayette Leopards | Charlotte 49ers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 3-9 | 5-7 |
| Where | Halton Arena, Charlotte, NC | |
| When | Thursday, December 18, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
In this article, we will formulate a Lafayette vs Charlotte Prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, December 18th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Charlotte 49ers Preview
Charlotte 49ers have a 4-7 record this season and are sitting on the 12th place of the American. They have a 4-2 home record and are coming off a 67-74 away loss against Charleston. Their previous three games were a 53-79 home loss against Utah State, a 74-57 home win against North Carolina A&T and a 66-71 home loss against Richmond.
Offensively, Charlotte averages 69.8 points per game, while allowing 71.9 points per game defensively. The 49ers shoot with 44% from the field and grab 35 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12.5 assists per game. They average 3.5 blocks per game and 4.9 steals per game defensively.
Ben Bradford leads Charlotte in scoring, with an average of 14 points per game, while shooting with 43.2% from the field and 75.4% from the free throw line. Anton Bonke is the team’s leading rebounder with 9 per game, while Dezayne Mingo adds a team-high 3.5 assists per game.
Lafayette Leopards Preview
Lafayette Leopards have a 3-8 record this season and are sitting on the 8th place of the Patriot League. They have a 0-5 away record and are coming off a 72-74 away loss against Penn. Their previous three games were a 79-71 home win against Mercyhurst, a 74-88 home loss against Monmouth and a 55-37 home win against Ball State.
Offensively, Lafayette averages 69.5 points per game, while allowing 74.9 points per game defensively. The Leopards shoot with 41% from the field and grab 33.7 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12.4 assists per game. They average 2.5 blocks per game and 5.8 steals per game defensively.
Caleb Williams leads Lafayette in scoring, with an average of 17.4 points per game, while shooting with 39.9% from the field and 90.2% from the free throw line. Shareef Jackson is the team’s leading rebounder with 6 per game, while Mark Butler adds a team-high 3.7 assists per game.
Lafayette Leopards @ Charlotte 49ers Betting Trends: December 18, 2025
Why the Charlotte 49ers will win
- Lafayette has lost each of its last 17 road night games against non-Conference opponents.
- Charlotte has won eight of its last nine night games against non-Conference opponents at Halton Arena.
- Lafayette has lost the first half in each of its last eight road night games against non-Conference opponents.
Why the Lafayette Leopards will win
- Charlotte has lost seven of its last eight games against non-Conference opponents.
- Charlotte has lost the first half in five of its last six games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Lafayette’s last 12 road games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 138+ points.
- Each of Charlotte’s last four games against non-Conference opponents at Halton Arena have produced a total of 135 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Charlotte ranks 356th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (64.6).
- Charlotte ranks 14th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (52.9).
Lafayette vs Charlotte Prediction
In this Lafayette vs Charlotte Prediction, Charlotte is coming as -10.5 home favorites. Charlotte has been the better team this season, as they have a slightly better overall record and have been very good at home, while Lafayette has been winless in its five road games so far. Neither team has been in good form lately, as they are 1-4 and 2-7 in their last 5 and 9 games respectively, so I see no value on either side. Both teams have been struggling offensively this season, as they score just 139.3 points per game combined, so I expect a low-scoring affair today. Take the under 138 points.