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Star runner Blake Watson and the Memphis Tigers (7-2) play the Charlotte 49ers (3-6) on Saturday at 2:00 PM ET at Jerry Richardson Stadium.
The Tigers are expected to win by double digits (currently -11.5) versus the 49ers. The over/under for this matchup is 53 points.
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Game Info for Memphis vs. Charlotte
- Game Day: Saturday, November 11, 2023
- Game Time: 2:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
- Stadium: Jerry Richardson Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | -11.5 | -110 | -110 | 53 | -110 | -110 | -453 | +348 |
Memphis Pick Insights
- Memphis has covered the spread twice in eight games this season.
- Memphis is 1-2 against the spread when favored by 11.5 points or more this season.
- Memphis games with a set total have hit the over six times this season (75%).
Memphis Stats & Insights
- While Memphis ranks 22nd-worst in the FBS in total defense with 419.1 yards allowed per game, it’s been a different situation on the other side of the ball, as the Tigers rank 19th-best in the FBS (454.8 yards per game).
- Memphis sports the 84th-ranked defense this season (27.9 points allowed per game), and has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking 11th-best with 39.2 points per game.
- Memphis has the 108th-ranked defense this season in terms of passing yards (250.4 allowed per game), and has been more effective offensively, ranking 18th-best with 292.9 passing yards per game.
- Memphis is totaling 161.9 rushing yards per game on offense this season (60th in the FBS), and is surrendering 168.7 rushing yards per game (100th) on the other side of the ball.
- Memphis ranks 52nd in third-down percentage this season (41.2%), but has been shining on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 15th-best in the FBS with a 30.4% third-down conversion rate allowed.
- Memphis has forced 15 total turnovers (28th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over nine times (25th in the FBS) for a turnover margin of +6, the 20th-best in college football.
Memphis’ Best Players
- Seth Henigan has thrown for 2,535 yards (281.7 ypg) to lead Memphis, completing 66.2% of his passes and recording 20 touchdown passes compared to seven interceptions this season. He’s also contributed in the ground game with 221 rushing yards on 75 carries with four rushing touchdowns.
- Watson has compiled 826 rushing yards on 130 carries, scoring 10 touchdowns. He’s also added 352 yards (39.1 per game) on 35 catches with one touchdown.
- Sutton Smith has piled up 249 yards on 48 carries, scoring two times.
- Roc Taylor’s leads his squad with 752 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 47 receptions (out of 73 targets) and scored four touchdowns.
- DeMeer Blankumsee has caught 36 passes for 585 yards (65 yards per game) and three touchdowns this year.
- Chandler Martin, the team’s tackle and sacks leader, has racked up two sacks, eight TFL and 64 tackles.
- Simeon Blair leads the team with two interceptions, while also collecting 41 tackles, three TFL, and two passes defended.
Charlotte Betting Insights
- Charlotte’s ATS record is 5-3-0 this season.
- Charlotte is a 3-0 record against the spread in games it was an underdog by 11.5 points or more this season.
- Four of Charlotte’s eight games with a set total have hit the over (50%).
Charlotte Pick Insights
- Charlotte ranks 22nd-worst in total yards per game (322.8), but it has been more productive defensively, ranking 49th in the FBS with 353 total yards ceded per contest.
- Charlotte’s offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, posting 16.8 points per game, which ranks third-worst in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 64th with 24.8 points ceded per contest.
- Charlotte ranks 20th-worst in passing yards per game (178.4), but it has been more productive defensively, ranking 26th in the FBS with 193.7 passing yards ceded per contest.
- With 144.3 rushing yards per game on offense, Charlotte ranks 82nd in the FBS. On defense it ranks 88th, giving up 159.3 rushing yards per contest.
- Charlotte ranks worst in third-down conversion percentage (23.7%), but it has been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 73rd in the FBS with a 39.2% third-down rate allowed.
- Charlotte has fared poorly in terms of turnovers, as the team’s turnover margin of -5 is 22nd-worst in the FBS.
Charlotte’s Best Players
- Trexler Ivey has thrown for 946 yards on 56.2% passing while tossing four touchdown passes with four interceptions this season.
- Jalon Jones has carried the ball 102 times for 484 yards, with four touchdowns.
- Terron Kellman has run for 328 yards across 82 carries, scoring one touchdown.
- Jack Hestera paces his squad with 356 receiving yards on 28 catches with three touchdowns.
- Jairus Mack has 19 receptions (on 31 targets) for a total of 350 yards (38.9 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
- Colin Weber’s 24 receptions (on 36 targets) have netted him 222 yards (24.7 ypg).
- Eyabi Anoma has five sacks to pace the team, and also has eight TFL and 44 tackles.
- Demetrius Knight II, Charlotte’s leading tackler, has 61 tackles, five TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one interception this year.
- Kameron Howard has a team-high two interceptions to go along with 23 tackles and two passes defended.
