Tuesday’s game at Charles Koch Arena has the Wichita State Shockers (10-6, 0-3 AAC) going head to head against the Charlotte 49ers (7-10, 0-4 AAC) at 7:30 PM ET on January 14. Our computer prediction projects a 80-70 victory for Wichita State, who are favored by our model.

Based on our computer prediction, Wichita State is projected to cover the point spread (9.5) versus Charlotte. The two sides are projected to go over 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 -9.5
• Point total: 149.5
• Moneyline (to win): Wichita State -490, Charlotte +365

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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: Wichita State (-9.5)
• Pick OU: Over (149.5)

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

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Wichita State Performance Insights

• The Shockers outscore opponents by 1.7 points per game (scoring 78.1 points per game to rank 107th in college basketball while allowing 76.4 per outing to rank 303rd in college basketball) and have a +27 scoring differential overall.
• Wichita State wins the rebound battle by 2.2 boards on average. It records 34.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 79th in college basketball, while its opponents grab 32.5 per outing.
• Wichita State makes 5.6 three-pointers per game (348th in college basketball), 4.1 fewer than its opponents (9.7). It is shooting 30.9% from deep (313th in college basketball) while allowing opponents to shoot 34.8%.
• The Shockers’ 96 points per 100 possessions on offense rank 181st in college basketball, and the 94 points they allow per 100 possessions rank 248th in college basketball.
• Wichita State has committed 11.1 turnovers per game (135th in college basketball play) while forcing 10.6 (284th in college basketball).

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 (272nd 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 contest to opponents. It is outrebounded by 3.6 boards per game.
• Charlotte knocks down 6.2 three-pointers per game (323rd in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.1. It shoots 29.6% from deep, and its opponents shoot 29.8%.
• Charlotte forces 8.8 turnovers per game (354th in college basketball) while committing 8.8 (fourth in college basketball).

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