Charlotte 49ers vs Florida Atlantic Owls Prediction, 11/23/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Charlotte 49ers vs Florida Atlantic Owls

Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024

Location: FAU Stadium in Boca Raton, FL

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Owls (+2.5)

Total/Over-Under: 48.5

The Charlotte 49ers (3-7) are hitting the road to FAU Stadium on Saturday, November 23, 2024 where they will meet the Florida Atlantic Owls (2-8). Charlotte is 2.5-point favorites. The total is 48.5.

The Charlotte 49ers head into this matchup 3-7 this season. In their last matchup, the 49ers played against the USF Bulls and went home with a loss by a final score of 59-24. Against the run, the 49ers gave up 425 yards on 48 tries, which averages out to 8.9 yards per run allowed. Charlotte gave up 11 pass completions on 17 attempts for a total of 126 yards, and a completion rate of 64.7%. At the end of the game, they ran 74 plays which gave them 347 yds. The Charlotte 49ers ran the football 35 times and amassed 91 yds, earning them an average of 2.6 yds per attempt.

The 49ers have earned 3,297 total yards for the year. In terms of scoring, Charlotte has compiled 12 touchdowns via the pass and 14 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the ball over 20 times. Charlotte has amassed 174 first downs offensively, and they have been called for 85 penalties for 687 yards. As a team they have an average of 121.9 yards via the ground game which has them sitting 104th in the country. In terms of getting in the endzone, the Charlotte 49ers have an average of 21.6 points per game.

The 49ers rank 126th in the country regarding their opponents scoring, allowing 36.7 PPG. They are allowing an average of 5.3 yards per rush on the ground and 211.7 yards on the ground per contest so far this year. In total, they have given up 2,117 rushing yards through 10 contests. In terms of passing yards, the 49ers are allowing 2,186 yds which has them ranked 65th in D-1. They have surrendered 218.6 yards per outing through the air and allowed a completion percentage of 59.7%. Overall, they have relinquished 430.3 yards per outing which puts them 117th in the nation. They have yielded 14 touchdowns via the pass as well as 26 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Owls head into this matchup 2-8 for this year. The last time they took the field, the Owls took a loss by a final score of 18-15 against the Temple Owls. Florida Atlantic rushed the ball for 4.0 yards per attempt, finishing the contest with 123 yards on 31 attempts. The Owls finished with a total of 317 yards while they ran 67 plays (4.7 yds per play). The Owls pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 58.5%, surrendering 218 yards on 24 out of 41 through the air. Florida Atlantic allowed 39 rushing attempts for 130 yards (3.3 yards per carry).

In relation to putting points on the board, the Owls currently rank 108th in D-1 holding an average of 22.1 points per game. The Florida Atlantic Owls maintain an average of 364.8 yards per outing, which is good for 90th in the nation. The Florida Atlantic offense has 547 yds of penalties on 71 infractions, which ranks them 31st in Division 1 in terms of making mistakes. They have thrown 10 picks while losing 4 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 190 1st downs. For the season so far, the Owls have thrown for 2,030 yards via the pass in addition to holding an average of 203.0 passing yards per game, putting them at 90th in D-1. They are averaging 161.8 rushing yards per game and have rushed for 1,618 yards for this year.

Florida Atlantic has given up a total of 2,092 yards via the ground game (209.2 yards/game) as well as 18 touchdowns by way of the ground game on the season. They have allowed 20 touchdowns via the pass and 211.5 yards per outing, which puts them in 57th in college football. They have compiled 6 fumbles recovered and 8 interceptions on the year. The Owls defense has been on the field for 693 plays, which is 96th in the country. The Owls are conceding 30.8 points per game, ranking them 104th in D-1. Over the course of the season, they have conceded 308 points in total.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Owls +2.5

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