Western Kentucky vs. Charlotte Prediction: Picks & Start Time – November 2022

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The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (5-4) have a C-USA matchup with the Charlotte 49ers (2-7).

Western Kentucky vs. Charlotte Odds

Point Spread

The spread for this matchup is set at 15.5 points, with bookmakers listing Western Kentucky as the favorites.

Moneyline

As for the moneyline, Western Kentucky has -667 odds to pick up the win, while Charlotte is listed at +455 to claim victory.

Over/Under

Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 72.5 points.

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Game Info

How to Watch Western Kentucky vs. Charlotte Live?

  • Game Day: Saturday, November 5, 2022
  • Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
  • Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Stadium: Jerry Richardson Stadium

Betting Preview

Western Kentucky

Western Kentucky owns the 70th-ranked defense this year (378.7 yards allowed per game), and has been more effective offensively, ranking 21st-best with a tally of 471.7 yards per game. Western Kentucky is averaging 34.8 points per game on offense (30th in the FBS), and ranks 51st defensively with 24.0 points allowed per game. Western Kentucky ranks 77th in pass defense this season (236.9 passing yards allowed per game), but has been playing really well on the offensive side of the ball, ranking 11th-best in the FBS with 318.1 passing yards per game. Western Kentucky is putting up 153.6 rushing yards per game on offense (64th in the FBS), and ranks 66th on defense with 141.8 rushing yards allowed per game. Defensively, Western Kentucky has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking 18th-best by surrendering a 31.1% third-down conversion rate. The team’s offense ranks 76th (38.7% third-down percentage). Western Kentucky has forced 21 total turnovers (second in the FBS) this season and have turned it over 14 times (91st in the FBS) for a turnover margin of +7, the 14th-best in college football.

Charlotte

Charlotte ranks 79th in total yards per game (383.1), but it has been less productive on the defensive side of the ball, ranking worst in the FBS with 507.0 total yards surrendered per contest. Charlotte has been struggling defensively, ranking worst with 41.0 points given up per game. It has been more effective offensively, putting up 27.3 points per contest (76th-ranked). Charlotte ranks 33rd in passing yards per game (274.7), but it has been less effective on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 15th-worst in the FBS with 273.9 passing yards surrendered per contest. In terms of rushing, this season has been hard for Charlotte on both offense and defense, as it is averaging just 108.4 rushing yards per contest (20th-worst) and surrendering 233.1 rushing yards per game (third-worst). Charlotte’s defense has been bottom-25 on third down this season, ceding a 45.9% third-down conversion rate, which ranks 14th-worst in the FBS. On the offensive side of the ball, it ranks 86th with a 45.9% third-down rate. At -7, Charlotte owns the 100th-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with nine forced turnovers (96th in the FBS) and 16 turnovers committed (111th in the FBS).

Western Kentucky vs. Charlotte Betting Analysis

Western Kentucky Betting Insights

Western Kentucky is 6-3-0 against the spread this season. Western Kentucky is 2-1 ATS when playing as at least 15.5-point favorites. This season, three Western Kentucky games have gone over the point total. The Hilltoppers have been favored on the moneyline six total times this season. They’ve gone 4-2 in those games. The Hilltoppers have played as a moneyline favorite of -667 or shorter in just two games this season, and they won both.

49ers Betting Insights

Charlotte has covered the spread three times in nine games with a set total. Charlotte is 3-2 ATS when playing as at least 15.5-point underdogs. This year, six Charlotte games have gone over the point total. The 49ers have entered the game as underdogs seven times this season and won twice. This season, the 49ers have won two of their five games when they’re the underdog by at least +455 on the moneyline.

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Western Kentucky vs. Charlotte Against The Spread & Betting Records

Western Kentucky

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 65.7 64.4 67.3
Implied Total AVG 39.4 40.2 38.5
ATS Record 6-3-0 2-3-0 4-0-0
Over/Under Record 3-6-0 2-3-0 1-3-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 4-2 2-2 2-0
Moneyline Underdog Record 0-2 0-0 0-2

49ers

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 61.2 59.1 62.8
Implied Total AVG 38.6 36.3 40.4
ATS Record 3-6-0 0-4-0 3-2-0
Over/Under Record 6-3-0 3-1-0 3-2-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 0-2 0-2 0-0
Moneyline Underdog Record 2-5 0-2 2-3

Players to Watch

Western Kentucky

  • With 5.5 sacks to go with 6.0 TFL and 56 tackles in nine games, Jaques Evans has been an important piece of the Hilltoppers’ defensive unit in 2022.
  • Kahlef Hailassie has helped lead the Hilltoppers’ defense with 3.0 sacks to go along with 6.0 TFL, 31 tackles, and two interceptions in nine games.
  • With 33 tackles, 4.0 TFL, three sacks, and one interception in nine games, Derrick Smith has been a key piece of the Hilltoppers’ defensive unit in 2022.
  • Aaron Key has been an important contributor to the Hilltoppers’ defensive unit in 2022, with seven tackles, 2.0 TFL, and 2.5 sacks in nine games.

49ers

  • Amir Siddiq has recorded 22 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and three sacks in nine games for the 49ers.
  • On defense, Wayne Jones has helped lead the charge with 17 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and two interceptions in nine games.
  • Prince Bemah has been doing his part on defense, totaling 1.0 sack to go with 25 tackles for the 49ers.
  • The 49ers’ Solomon Rogers has registered 23 tackles and 3.0 TFL in nine games.

Western Kentucky vs. Charlotte Predictions and Pick

Western Kentucky vs. Charlotte betting card

    Pick ATS:

    49ers (+15.5)

    Pick OU:

    Under (72.5)

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How to Bet on Western Kentucky vs. Charlotte

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Our prediction to win this game is Western Kentucky, and we expect that Charlotte will cover the spread (Western Kentucky -15.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 72.5 points.

WRITTEN BY

Dan Weiner

Hailing from Atlanta and attending college at the University of Texas, Dan is passionate about sports, particularly college football and soccer. He's a diehard Atlanta pro sports and Texas Longhorns fan. He likes every sport and will watch anything and everything the weirder the better. He joined Betsperts after an 11 year career in television production at ESPN.

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