Memphis Tigers vs Charlotte 49ers Prediction, 11/11/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Memphis Tigers vs Charlotte 49ers

Date: Saturday, November 11, 2023

Location: Jerry Richardson Stadium in Charlotte, NC

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: 49ers (+11)

Total/Over-Under: 47.5

The Charlotte 49ers (3-6) will take on the Memphis Tigers (7-2) at Jerry Richardson Stadium on Saturday, November 11, 2023. Memphis opens this matchup as 11-point favorites. The total has been set at 47.5.

The Memphis Tigers come into this matchup with a record of 7-2 this season. The last time they took the field, the Tigers played against the USF Bulls and notched a win by a score of 59-50. Seth Henigan finished 23/40 with 349 yds passing and 4 touchdowns. He had a QB rating of 163.8 and ended the game without throwing a pick. Blake Watson was the leader on the ground for the Tigers with 10 attempts for 64 yards (6.4 yards per carry). In all, they had 71 plays which gave them a total of 580 yds. The Memphis Tigers ended up rushing 29 times and recorded 139 yards, earning them an average of 4.8 yards per carry. Against the run, the Tigers gave up 226 yards on 48 attempts, which is 4.7 yards per rush allowed. Memphis surrendered 31 completions on 39 attempts for 357 yards, and a completion rate of 79.5%.

The Tigers have earned 4,093 total yards this season. In terms of scoring touchdowns, Memphis has compiled 21 passing touchdowns and 23 touchdowns via the ground. They have surrendered the football 9 different times. Memphis has accrued 197 1st downs offensively, and they have been called for 42 penalties for 416 yds. As a team they're averaging 161.9 yards on the ground which ranks them 60th in the nation. When talking about scoring points, the Memphis Tigers have an average of 39.2 points per outing.

The Tigers rank 84th in D-1 in terms of their opponents scoring, giving up 27.9 PPG. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.7 yards per rush and 166.9 rushing yards per contest so far this year. Over the course of this season, they have allowed 1,502 running yards through 9 contests. In terms of yards via the pass, the Tigers are allowing 2,254 yds which puts them in 105th in D-1. They have given up 250.4 yards per outing through the air as well as giving up a completion percentage of 61.7%. During the season, they have relinquished 417.3 yards/outing which puts them 109th in the nation. They have given up 18 touchdowns via the pass as well as 12 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The 49ers come into this game with a record of 3-6 for this year. In their last game, the 49ers got the win with a final of 33-26 when they played the Tulsa Golden Hurricane. Trexler Ivey (1 TD) finished the contest with 277 yds on 20/36 through the air while his QB rating was 129.4. He kept the ball away from the defense with no interceptions and his average yards per pass attempt was 7.7. Henry Rutledge ran the ball 4 times for 92 yards, finishing the contest with 23.0 yards per carry for Charlotte. Charlotte ran for 4.3 yards per tote, finishing with a total of 154 yards on 36 carries. The 49ers finished the contest with a total of 431 yds while they ran 73 plays (5.9 yds per play). The 49ers passing defense gave up a completion rate of 41.9%, relinquishing 139 yards on 13 out of 31 through the air. Charlotte surrendered 50 run attempts for 273 yards (5.5 yds per rush).

In relation to putting points on the board, the 49ers are ranked 131st in D-1 averaging 16.8 points per outing. The Charlotte 49ers have an average of 322.9 yards per game, which has them ranked 112th in college football. The Charlotte offense has accrued 525 yds of penalties on 64 infractions, which is 24th in the nation in terms of helping out the opposition. They have given away 8 interceptions while surrendering 6 fumbles and they have been able to earn 158 first downs. During this campaign so far, the 49ers have a total of 1,606 yards through the air along with holding an average of 178.4 passing yards per outing, which has them ranked 114th in Division 1. They average 144.4 yards per game via the rush and have run for 1,300 yards overall.

Charlotte has conceded a total of 1,409 rushing yards (156.6 yards/game) in addition to 13 touchdowns via the rush this year. They have surrendered 12 touchdowns through the air as well as 196.4 yards/contest, which has them ranked 28th in D-1. They have totaled 3 fumbles recovered and 6 interceptions so far this season. The 49ers defense has participated in 557 plays, ranking them 22nd in D-1. The 49ers are surrendering 24.8 points per game, which has them sitting 64th in the nation. Over the course of the season, they have relinquished 223 pts.

Who will win tonight's Tigers/49ers college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Tigers -11

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