Valparaiso vs Charlotte 12/11/21 College Basketball Picks, Predictions, Odds

The Charlotte 49ers and Valparaiso Beacons face off on Saturday in a college basketball showdown at the Athletics-Recreation Center. When these two teams faced off in 2019 it was Charlotte that won 67-57.

The Charlotte 49ers come into this game with a 4-4 record overall and they have gone 2-6 against the spread. Coming into this game they have lost four of their last five games and their last game against Arkansas was an ulgy one. The defense really struggled giving up 86 points and that led to the 20 point defeat. Charlotte is averaging 70.3 points while their defense is giving up 75.1 points per game. Guard Jahmir Young has been the top player for Charlotte averaging 18.5 points while shooting 43.2 percent from the field. There are three different players who are averaging at least 11.3 points per game. 

On the other side of this matchup is the Valparaiso Beacons who sit with a 5-5 record and they have gone 4-4 against the spread. They have won two games in a row including two games ago against Western Michigan. The defense gave up only 60 points total and that led to the 71 point victory. Valpo is averaging 74.2 points while their defense is giving up 67.5 points per game. Sheldon Edwards has been the top player for Valpo averaging 12.2 points while shooting 69.2 percent from the field. There are five different players who are averaging at least 10 points per game. 

Valpo is 4-1 against the spread in their last five games overall. Charlotte is 1-4 against the spread in their last five games overall. The over is 6-1 in Charlotte’s last seven games overall. The under is 6-1 in Beacons last 7 games following a straight-up win. The over is 8-2 in Charlotte’s last 10 games played on Saturday. 

These are two defenses that aren’t great, and both teams like to play at a faster pace. The over is 8-2 in Charlotte’s last 10 games played on Saturday, and their offensive success is going to continue in this game.  Back the over to cash.