Charlotte vs Southern Miss Predictions, Picks, Betting Tips 2/1/2020

Game: Charlotte 49ers vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles

Date: Saturday, February 1, 2020

Location: Reed Green Coliseum in Hattiesburg, MS

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Southern Miss +4.5

Total/Over-Under: 131

The Charlotte 49ers travel to Reed Green Coliseum to play the Southern Miss Golden Eagles on Saturday, February 1, 2020. The opening line for this matchup has Charlotte as 4.5 point favorites.

Charlotte heads into this matchup with a mark of 12-8. They currently have a point differential of 4.4 as they are averaging 67.3 points per contest while giving up 62.9 per game. Southern Miss has an overall record of 6-16. They are averaging 66.9 points per game and surrendering 73.7, good for a point differential of -6.8.

Valuable Charlotte 49ers Betting Trends

The Charlotte 49ers are 12-8-0 against the spread

The Charlotte 49ers are 10-10-0 against the over/under

Important Southern Miss Golden Eagles Betting Trends

The Southern Miss Golden Eagles are 7-11-1 against the spread

The Southern Miss Golden Eagles are 9-9-1 against the over/under

Key Charlotte 49ers Injuries

No key injuries to report

Key Southern Miss Golden Eagles Injuries

No key injuries to report

Player Spotlight

Jordan Shepherd comes into this contest averaging 14.4 points per game while playing 33.1 minutes per night this season. He pulls down 3.1 rebounds per game and dishes out 3.9 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 42% while his free throw percentage currently sits at 75%. Jahmir Young averages 12.7 points per game in 32.3 minutes per contest this season. He averages 2.6 assists per contest and 5.2 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage is 46% for the year while his free throw percentage is 73%.

Player Spotlight

Gabe Watson averages 13.3 points per game while playing 33.4 minutes per contest this year. He grabs 3.3 rebounds per game and has 2.9 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 42% and his free throw percentage is at 79%. Tyler Stevenson averages 12.0 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 25.1 minutes per contest. He also averages 6.2 rebounds per contest and 0.9 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 54% and his free throw percentage is 71%.

Useful Team Statistics

Charlotte averages 67.3 points per contest this season, which ranks them 283rd in the NCAA. Their average scoring margin is 4.4 and their shooting percentage is 46% as a team, which has them ranked 62nd. Behind the arc they shoot 34% which is good for 122nd in the nation. They average 32.2 rebounds per game and 11.7 assists per game, which ranks them 329th and 289th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 82nd with 14.3 per game. The 49ers allow 62.9 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 36th in the country. They also allow a 43% shooting percentage and a 31% average from behind the arc, ranking them 195th and 99th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 31.2 rebounds a game which ranks 26th and they give up 11.6 assists per contest, which puts them in 97th place in Division 1. They force 14.3 turnovers per game which ranks them 230th in D-1.

Useful Team Statistics

Southern Miss is 290th in the country with 66.9 points per game this year. They are 141st in Division 1 in shooting at 44%, while their average scoring margin is -6.8. They shoot 30% from 3-point range, which is good for 316th in the nation. They are 256th in the NCAA in rebounding with 34.0 boards per game, and 118th in assists per contest with 14.0. The Golden Eagles are 93rd in turnovers per game with 14.2. The Golden Eagles surrender 73.7 points per contest, which ranks them 276th in D-1. Their defense allows a 44% shooting percentage and a 36% average from 3-point range, ranking them 247th and 296th in those defensive statistics. They rank 228th with 13.2 assists allowed per contest and 118th with 33.9 rebounds surrendered per game. The Golden Eagles are 140th in country in forcing turnovers with 13.1 per game.

Advanced Statistics

The 49ers have an offensive rating of 98.8, which is ranked 241st. They are 289th in college basketball in pace with 67.2 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 52% is 88th. As a unit they are 66th in the nation in true shooting percentage with 56% and they shoot 3-pointers on 36% of their shot attempts, ranking 227th in D-1. Charlotte is 30th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 19.2 times per 100 possessions.

Advanced Statistics

Southern Miss is 72nd in college basketball in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 18 times per 100 possessions. The Golden Eagles are 273rd in the country in offensive rating with 97.1. In terms of pace they are 227th in Division 1 with 68.9 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 49% is 243rd. As a team they are 252nd in D-1 in true shooting percentage with 52% and they shoot 3-pointers on 29% of their shots, ranking 334th in the nation.

Who will win tonight's Charlotte/Southern Miss college basketball game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take Southern Miss +4.5

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