In this article, we will formulate a Charlotte vs South Florida prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, November 16th at Jerry Richardson Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 12 matchup.
Charlotte 49ers Betting Preview
The Charlotte 49ers are 3-6 (2-3) this year after they lost to Tulane by a score of 34-3 in their last game. Charlotte trailed 10-3 at the half, but they allowed 24 points in the second half for the blowout loss. The 49ers were outgained by a total of 431-189, lost the turnover battle 1-0, and went 1-9 on third down in the game. Deshawn Purdie threw for 66 yards and one interception, while Hahsaun Wilson rushed for 68 yards on six carries.
Prior to that game, the 49ers lost to Memphis by a score of 33-28 and Navy by a score of 51-17. The Charlotte offense has scored 21.3 points per game with 202.4 passing yards and 125.3 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 34.2 points per game this season. Deshawn Purdie has completed 55.2% of his passes for 935 yards, five touchdowns, and three interceptions, while O’Mega Blake has caught 21 passes for 471 yards and five scores.
South Florida Bulls Betting Preview
The South Florida Bulls are 4-5 (2-3) this season after they lost to Navy by a score of 28-7 in their last game. South Florida allowed the first 28 points in the game, but they scored late in the game to avoid the shutout. The Bulls were outgained by a total of 379-342, lost the turnover battle 3-1, and went 8-16 on third down in the game. Bryce Archie threw for 282 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions, while JeyQuan Smith caught two passes for 85 yards in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Bulls defeated FAU by a score of 44-21 and UAB by a score of 35-25 in their previous two games. The USF offense has scored 25.2 points per game with 207.7 passing yards and 161.2 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 28.8 points per game this season. Bryce Archie has completed 56.1% of his passes for 1,021 yards, six touchdowns, and six interceptions, while Kelley Joiner has rushed for 476 yards and seven scores.
Why Charlotte will cover
- South Florida has lost 12 of its last 13 road games in November.
- The home team has won six of Charlotte’s last eight games.
- South Florida has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six games.
- Charlotte has covered the spread in three of its last four games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
- South Florida has lost the first half in eight of its last nine road games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of South Florida’s last nine road games against conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of Charlotte’s last eight games have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Charlotte is one of only three FBS teams with a 100% success rate on field goals and extra points this season.
- Charlotte is one of only four FBS teams with a 100% success rate on field goals this season.
- South Florida ranks 133rd among FBS teams for time of possession per game this season (24:47).
- South Florida ranks 131st among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (9.7).
Charlotte vs South Florida Prediction
South Florida comes into this game after losing to Navy last week, but they still have their sights on a bowl game, if they can win two of their last three games. Charlotte has lost three games in a row and they have allowed 33, 34, and 51 points in those three games. The 49ers only scored three points last week against Tulane, but they did nearly beat Memphis prior to that. Both teams have been inconsistent this season, but I think this game is a toss-up, so give me the points with Charlotte at home.