Charlotte 49ers (3-4) vs. Memphis Tigers (6-1)
October 26, 2024 12:00 pm EDT
The Line: Memphis Tigers -18.5 / Charlotte 49ers +18.5; Over/Under: +57.5
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The Charlotte 49ers and the Memphis Tigers meet in week 8 college football action from Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium on Saturday afternoon. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Memphis vs Charlotte Prediction.
Charlotte Recap
The Charlotte 49ers will be out to rebound from a 51-17 loss at the hands of Navy last time out to drop to 3-4 on the year. After this game, Charlotte will head home for a matchup with Tulane.
49ers Looking To Regroup
Deshawn Purdie has 717 passing yards, 4 touchdowns, and an interception on 60.8% passing while Max Brown has thrown for 520 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions on 49.3% passing and Trexler Ivey has 326 passing yards, 3 TDs, and 2 INTs on 57.6% passing. Hahsaun Wilson has a team-high 336 rushing yards with 5 TDs while Cartevious Norton has 305 rushing yards with 2 scores and Terron Kellman has 201 rushing yards as well on the year. Jairus Mack has a team-high 295 receiving yards and O’Mega Blake has 291 receiving yards with 4 TDs. Sean Brown has a team-high 21 grabs for 224 yards while Colin Weber has 202 receiving yards and Isaiah Myers & Bryce Kennon each have 100+ receiving yards as well on the year. On defense, Reid Williford has a team-high 39 total tackles along with a pair of sacks. Stephen Sings V and Donovan Spellman also have a team-high 2 sacks for Charlotte while Al-Ma’hi Ali has a pair of interceptions. As a unit, Charlotte’s defense has combined for 11 sacks and 7 interceptions this season.
Why the Charlotte 49ers will win
- Charlotte has won three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Charlotte has covered the spread in four of its last five October road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Memphis has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five home games against conference opponents.
Memphis Recap
The Memphis Tigers come into this game looking to build on a 3rd straight win after a 52-44 win over North Texas last time out, improving to 6-1 on the year. After this game, Memphis will go out for a game against UTSA on the road.
Tigers Trying To Make Case Atop AAC
Seth Henigan has thrown for 1,866 yards, 10 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions on 64.8% passing while Mario Anderson Jr. has rushed for a team-high 639 yards and 12 touchdowns. Brandon Thomas also has 267 rushing yards and 6 scores as well this season. Roc Taylor has a team-high 32 receptions for 448 yards while Demeer Blankumsee has 314 receiving yards and Koby Drake has 297 receiving yards. Anthony Landphere has 220 receiving yards and three more Tigers have 100+ receiving yards as well on the year. On defense, Chandler Martin has a team-high 52 total tackles including 29 solo tackles and 4 sacks and Elijah Herring has 3.5 sacks. As a unit, Memphis’ defense has combined for 17 sacks and 5 interceptions so far this season.
Why the Memphis Tigers will win
- Memphis has won each of its last 10 games as a home favorite.
- Charlotte has lost four of its last five road games.
- The home team has covered the spread in three of Charlotte’s last four games.
Memphis vs Charlotte Prediction
I’m with Memphis here. I thought Charlotte was finally figuring something out, and then they got bullrushed by Navy. I don’t expect Memphis to have that kind of production, but this Memphis team just put up 52 on North Texas and I don’t think that Charlotte’s defense is any better but their offense surely isn’t on North Texas’ level. I think this one’s all Memphis in another beatdown. Give me the Tigers.
