Charlotte 49ers vs. Memphis Tigers prediction, October 26, 2024 college football tips, best bets and odds

Game: Charlotte 49ers vs. Memphis Tigers

Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024

Location: Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in Memphis, TN

TV: ESPNU

Odds/point distribution: Tigers (-18.5)

Total/Over-Under: 57

The Charlotte 49ers (3-4) head to Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium to face the Memphis Tigers (6-1) on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Charlotte is an outsider by 18.5 points. The total number is 57.

The Charlotte 49ers come into this matchup with a record of 3-4 this season. The last time the 49ers took the field, they faced the Navy Midshipmen and lost in the finale, 51-17. The Charlotte 49ers finished running 48 times and gained 200 yards, giving them an average of 4.2 yards per tote. In total, they had 70 plays for 363 yards. Charlotte allowed 7 completions on 13 attempts for a total of 117 yards, a completion rate of 53.8%. When it came to fighting at the line of scrimmage, the 49ers gained 171 yards on 42 attempts, an average of 4.1 yards per run given up.

The 49ers have accumulated 2,471 total yards this season. When it comes to getting the ball into the end zone, Charlotte has compiled 10 passing touchdowns and 9 rushing touchdowns. They gave up football 13 times. As a unit, Charlotte racked up 127 first downs and committed 57 penalties for 468 yards. On offense, they average 129.7 yards on the ground, which ranks them 94th in college football. When it comes to putting the ball in the end zone, the Charlotte 49ers are at 23.0 PPG.

In terms of passing yards, the 49ers give up 1,634 yards, which ranks them 95th in D-1. They concede 233.4 yards per game through the air and also give up a 57.0% completion rate. Over the course of the season, they are giving up 413.9 yards per contest, ranking 111th in Division 1. They have given up 12 touchdowns through the air and 15 touchdowns on the ground. Opposing teams average 5.0 yards per run on the ground and 180.4 rushing yards per game on the year. Over the course of this year, they have given up 1,263 yards via the running game in 7 games. The 49ers rank 120th nationally in team defense, allowing 34.4 PPG.

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The Tigers enter this matchup with a record of 6-1 this season. In their last game, the Tigers emerged victorious with a final score of 52-44 against the North Texas Mean Green. Memphis gave up 33 rushing attempts for 208 yards (6.3 yards per carry). The Tigers' pass defense posted a 56.3% completion rate and gave up 445 yards on 36 for 64 through the air. The Tigers finished the contest with 526 yards on 70 plays (7.5 yards per game). Memphis ran the football for 6.5 yards per carry and finished with 207 yards on 32 attempts.

In terms of scoring, the Tigers currently sit 31st in Division 1, averaging 34.1 points per game. The Memphis Tigers are averaging 431.3 yards per game, ranking 38th nationally. The Memphis offense has racked up 338 penalty yards on 36 infractions, ranking 102nd in D-1 when it comes to your team's offense goes. They gave up 3 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 1 fumble and tallied 153 first downs. Over the season to this point, the Tigers have accumulated 1,880 passing yards and averaged 268.6 passing yards per game, ranking them 30th in college football. They are averaging 162.7 yards per game and have rushed for a total of 1,139 yards.

The Tigers are allowing 19.9 PPG, ranking 32nd in Division 1. Memphis has given up a total of 827 rushing yards (118.1 yards per contest) and 12 rushing touchdowns this year. In total, they gave up 139 total points. They have given up 5 touchdowns through the air and 233.7 yards/out, ranking them 95th in Division 1. The Tigers' defense has taken the field for 440 plays, which ranks them 43rd in the nation . This year there were a total of 9 fumbles and 5 interceptions.

Who will win the 49ers/Tigers college football game against the spread tonight?

Josh's tip: Take the 49ers +18.5

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