Tuesday’s game that pits the Wichita State Shockers (10-6, 0-3 AAC) against the Charlotte 49ers (7-10, 0-4 AAC) at Charles Koch Arena has a projected final score of 80-70 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of Wichita State, who is the favorite in this matchup by our model. Tipoff is at 7:30 PM ET on January 14.

According to our computer prediction, Charlotte is a good bet to cover the spread, which is listed at 10.5. The two teams are projected to eclipse the 149.5 over/under.

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Wichita State vs. Charlotte Game Info & Odds

• Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Wichita, Kansas
• Venue: Charles Koch Arena
• Line: Wichita State -10.5
• Point total: 149.5
• Moneyline (to win): Wichita State -649, Charlotte +460

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Wichita State vs. Charlotte Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Wichita State 80, Charlotte 70

Spread & Total Prediction for Wichita State vs. Charlotte

• Pick ATS: Charlotte (+10.5)
• Pick OU: Over (149.5)

Wichita State is 6-9-0 against the spread, while Charlotte’s ATS record this season is 5-10-0. Both the Shockers and the 49ers are 8-7-0 in terms of hitting the over in their games this season. The two teams put up 149.3 points per game combined, 0.2 fewer than this matchup’s total. In the last 10 contests, Wichita State has a 3-7 record against the spread while going 4-6 overall. Charlotte has gone 4-6 against the spread and 3-7 overall in its last 10 matches.

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Wichita State Performance Insights

• The Shockers are outscoring opponents by 1.7 points per game with a +27 scoring differential overall. They put up 78.1 points per game (107th in college basketball) and allow 76.4 per contest (303rd in college basketball).
• Wichita State wins the rebound battle by 2.2 boards on average. It collects 34.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 80th in college basketball, while its opponents grab 32.5 per contest.
• Wichita State knocks down 4.1 fewer threes per game than the opposition, 5.6 (348th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 9.7.
• The Shockers’ 96.0 points per 100 possessions on offense rank 182nd in college basketball, and the 94.0 points they allow per 100 possessions rank 247th in college basketball.
• Wichita State forces 10.6 turnovers per game (284th in college basketball) while committing 11.1 (135th in college basketball play).

Charlotte Performance Insights

• The 49ers’ -44 scoring differential (being outscored by 2.6 points per game) is a result of putting up 71.2 points per game (274th in college basketball) while allowing 73.8 per contest (252nd in college basketball).
• Charlotte grabs 28.9 rebounds per game (336th in college basketball) while allowing 32.5 per outing to opponents. It is outrebounded by 3.6 boards per game.
• Charlotte makes 6.2 three-pointers per game (323rd in college basketball) at a 29.6% rate (335th in college basketball), compared to the 6.1 its opponents make, shooting 29.8% from deep.
• Charlotte and its opponents have been mostly even in the turnover battle. The 49ers commit 8.8 per game (fourth in college basketball) and force 8.8 (354th in college basketball).

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