Charlotte 49ers vs Memphis Tigers Prediction, 10/26/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Charlotte 49ers vs Memphis Tigers

Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024

Location: Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in Memphis, TN

TV: ESPNU

Odds/Point Spread: Tigers (-18.5)

Total/Over-Under: 57

The Charlotte 49ers (3-4) are en route to Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium on Saturday, October 26, 2024 where they will meet the Memphis Tigers (6-1). Charlotte is 18.5-point underdogs. The total is 57.

The Charlotte 49ers come into this matchup with a record of 3-4 for this season. The last time they took the field, the 49ers faced the Navy Midshipmen and took a loss by a final of 51-17. The Charlotte 49ers ended up rushing 48 different times and accounted for 200 yds, earning them an average of 4.2 yards per tote. In all, they had 70 plays for 363 yds. Charlotte gave up 7 completions on 13 attempts for a total of 117 yds, and a completion percentage of 53.8%. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the 49ers conceded 171 yards on 42 attempts, which averages out to 4.1 yards per run surrendered.

The 49ers have racked up 2,471 total yards this season. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Charlotte has compiled 10 passing touchdowns and 9 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the football 13 different times. Charlotte has accumulated 127 first downs as a unit, and they have been called for 57 penalties for 468 yards. Offensively they're averaging 129.7 yards on the ground giving them a rank of 94th in college football. Concerning putting the ball in the endzone, the Charlotte 49ers are sitting at 23.0 PPG.

Concerning passing yards, the 49ers are giving up 1,634 yards which has them ranked 95th in D-1. They are conceding 233.4 yards per contest through the air in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 57.0%. Over the course of this season, they are giving up 413.9 yards per contest ranking them 111th in Division 1. They have relinquished 12 touchdowns by air as well as 15 touchdowns via the ground game. Opposing teams are running for an average of 5.0 yards per rush on the ground and 180.4 rushing yards per game on the year. Over the course of this year, they have given up 1,263 yards via the running game in 7 games. The 49ers are ranked 120th in the nation when it comes to team defense, conceding 34.4 PPG.

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The Tigers come into this matchup with a record of 6-1 for this season. In their last game, the Tigers walked away with a victory by a final of 52-44 when they played the North Texas Mean Green. Memphis relinquished 33 running attempts for 208 yds (6.3 yards per rush). The Tigers pass defense gave up a completion rate of 56.3%, surrendering 445 yds on 36 for 64 through the air. The Tigers finished the contest with 526 yds while running 70 plays (7.5 yards per play). Memphis ran the football for 6.5 yds per carry, finishing the contest with 207 yds on 32 attempts.

Regarding putting points on the board, the Tigers currently sit 31st in Division 1 maintaining an average of 34.1 points per game. The Memphis Tigers average 431.3 yards/game, which has them ranked 38th in the nation. The Memphis offense has accrued 338 penalty yards on 36 violations, ranking them 102nd in D-1 in terms of hurting your team. They have given away 3 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 1 fumbles and they have been able to tally 153 first downs. Over the course of the season to this point, the Tigers have compiled 1,880 passing yards as well as holding an average of 268.6 throwing yards per outing, putting them at 30th in college football. They average 162.7 rushing yards per game and have rushed for 1,139 yards in total.

The Tigers are conceding 19.9 PPG, which puts them 32nd in Division 1. Memphis has conceded a total of 827 rushing yards (118.1 yards per contest) as well as 12 touchdowns via the rush for the year. In total, they have surrendered 139 total points. They have given up 5 touchdowns through the air as well as 233.7 yards/outing, ranking them 95th in Division 1. The Tigers defense has taken the field for 440 plays, which has them ranked 43rd in the nation. They have totaled 9 fumbles and 5 interceptions this year.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the 49ers +18.5

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