Wichita State vs Charlotte Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 18

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  • Charlotte (13-10) is a -6.5 point favorite vs Wichita State (8-15)
  • Total (Over/Under): 135.5 points
  • Wichita State / Charlotte TV channel: ESPN2

The Wichita State Shockers (8-15) visit Dale F. Halton Arena to take on the Charlotte 49ers (13-10) on Feb. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 12:00pm EST in Charlotte, NC.

Charlotte is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

The Wichita State vs. Charlotte Over/Under is 135.5 total points.

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Wichita State vs. Charlotte Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Wichita State+6.5 -110O 135.5 -110+230
Charlotte -6.5 -110U 135.5 -110-300

Wichita State vs Charlotte Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Charlotte will win this college basketball game with 73.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Wichita State vs Charlotte Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Charlotte will cover the spread with 51.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Wichita State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 15 away games (+4.45 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Wichita State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 15 away games (+4.40 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Wichita State has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.60 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Charlotte has hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 32 games (+11.95 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Charlotte have covered the Spread in 12 of their last 15 games at home (+8.70 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Charlotte has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 32 games (+7.65 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Charlotte have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 32 games (+4.05 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Charlotte has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 15 games at home (+0.30 Units / 2% ROI)

Wichita State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Wichita State has a 7-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (-10.6 Units / -40.15% ROI).

  • 8-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.5 Units / -19% ROI
  • 12-12 when betting the Over for -1.3 Units / -4.91% ROI
  • 12-12 when betting the Under for -1.2 Units / -4.56% ROI

Charlotte Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Charlotte has a 12-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.1 Units / 8.68% ROI).

  • 15-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.5 Units / 20.3% ROI
  • 10-12 when betting the Over for -3.15 Units / -13.02% ROI
  • 12-10 when betting the Under for +1.05 Units / 4.34% ROI

Wichita State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Wichita State has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (279 assists/ 301 TOs) this season — tied for 14th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Wichita State has averaged 11.6 assists per game (279 assists/24 games) this season — 39th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.5

Wichita State has 678 defensive rebounds this season — most among AAC Teams

Wichita State has averaged 1.18 points per shot (1,759 points/1,488 shots) this season — 2nd lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.26

Charlotte Offensive Stats & Trends:

Charlotte has averaged 9.8 turnovers per game (216 turnovers/22 games) this season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Charlotte has averaged 10.1 turnovers per game (585 turnovers/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 18th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1

Charlotte has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (762 assists/ 585 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 37th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Charlotte has 14.8 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.6

Wichita State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Wichita State has averaged 28.2 defensive rebounds per game (678 rebounds/24 games) this season — tied for 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Wichita State has averaged 6.2 steals per game (349 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 6.9

Wichita State has averaged 27.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,536 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Wichita State has averaged 6.1 steals per game (146 steals/24 games) this season — 4th lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Charlotte Defensive Stats & Trends:

Charlotte has averaged 5.8 steals per game (127 steals/22 games) this season — 3rd lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Charlotte has allowed 64.4 points per game (1,417 points/22 games) this season — 2nd best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 72.0

Charlotte has allowed 63.3 points per game (3,670 points/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.1

Charlotte has forced 10.6 turnovers per game (613 turnovers/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 27th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.3


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