The Charlotte 49ers and Navy Midshipmen meet Saturday in week 8 college football action at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Here’s a Navy vs Charlotte Prediction. This article will include a Navy vs Charlotte Pick.
Charlotte 49ers Betting Preview
The Charlotte 49ers beat Rice and East Carolina, and they play Memphis next. Charlotte has lost 6 of its last 9 road games. Deshawn Purdie is completing 60.8 percent of his passes for 717 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Jairus Mack and O’Mega Blake have combined for 566 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Sean Brown has 20 receptions.
The Charlotte 49ers ground game is averaging 118 yards per contest, and Hahsaun Wilson leads the way with 307 yards and 5 touchdowns. Defensively, Charlotte is allowing 31.7 points and 434.8 yards per game. Al-Ma’hi Ali leads the Charlotte 49ers with 33 tackles, Stephen Sings V has 2 sacks and Dontae Balfour has 1 interception.
Navy Midshipmen Betting Preview
The Navy Midshipmen beat Air Force and UAB, and they play Notre Dame next. The Navy Midshipmen have won 5 straight home games. Blake Horvath is completing 66.1 percent of his passes for 771 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Eli Heidenreich and Brandon Chatman have combined for 607 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns, while Nathan Kent has 2 receptions.
The Navy Midshipmen ground game is averaging 295.6 yards per contest, and Horvath leads the way with 565 yards and 10 touchdowns. Defensively, Navy is allowing 20.2 points and 395.2 yards per game. Colin Ramos leads the Navy Midshipmen with 56 tackles, Justin Reed has 3 sacks and Rayuan Lane III has 1 interception.
Why the Navy Midshipmen will win
- Navy has won each of its last 13 October games as a home favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Charlotte has lost three of its last four road games.
- Navy has covered the spread in each of its last four games.
- Navy has won the first quarter in three of its last four home games against conference opponents.
- Navy has won the first half in each of its last five home games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Navy’s last eight October home games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
- Four of Charlotte’s last five games as a road underdog have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Navy ranks 2nd among FBS teams for Q2 points per game this season (15.6).
- Navy ranks 2nd among FBS teams for rushing yards per game this season (295.6).
- Charlotte ranks T124th among FBS teams for Q1 points per game this season (2.8).
- Charlotte ranks 117th among FBS teams for yards allowed per game this season (435.5).
Navy vs Charlotte Prediction
The Charlotte 49ers are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games as a double-digit underdog, so I did consider the points. The problem is, Charlotte does nothing well to scare Navy, and its defense is a disaster. The Navy Midshipmen are downright rolling right now, and that includes four straight covers. A Navy offense that’s second in rushing and fifth in scoring should light up this Charlotte defense that’s 117th in total defense and 101st in scoring defense. Give me Navy to take Charlotte behind the woodshed and improve to 6-0 on the season.