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One of the top rushers in college football will be on display when Blake Watson and the Memphis Tigers (7-2) visit the Charlotte 49ers (3-6) on Saturday, November 11, 2023.
The 49ers are expected to lose by double digits (currently +11.5) versus the Tigers (with an over/under of 52 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 |
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Memphis | -11.5 | -110 | -110 | 52 | -110 | -110 | -460 | +347 |
Memphis Pick Insights
- Memphis is 2-5-1 against the spread this season.
- Memphis is 1-2 against the spread when favored by 11.5 points or more this season.
- Memphis games have hit the over on six of eight occasions (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 story on the other side of the ball, as the Tigers rank 19th-best in the FBS (454.8 yards per game).
- On the offensive side of the ball, Memphis has been a top-25 unit, ranking 11th-best in the FBS by totaling 39.2 points per game. The Tigers rank 84th on defense (27.9 points allowed per game).
- On the offensive side of the ball, Memphis has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking 18th-best in the FBS by putting up 292.9 per game. The Tigers rank 108th on defense (250.4 passing yards allowed per game).
- Memphis is averaging 161.9 rushing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 60th in the FBS. The team’s defensive unit ranks 100th, surrendering 168.7 rushing yards per contest.
- Memphis sports the 52nd-ranked offense this season in terms of third-down efficiency (41.2% percentage), and has been more effective defensively, ranking 15th-best with a 30.4% third-down conversion rate allowed.
- With 15 forced turnovers (28th in the FBS) against nine turnovers committed (25th in the FBS), Memphis’ +6 turnover margin is the 20th-best in college football.
Memphis’ Best Players
- Seth Henigan has compiled 2,535 yards (281.7 ypg) on 208-of-314 passing with 20 touchdowns compared to seven interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 221 rushing yards (24.6 ypg) on 75 carries while scoring four touchdowns on the ground.
- 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 carried the ball 48 times for 249 yards (27.7 per game) and two touchdowns.
- Roc Taylor’s team-high 752 yards as a receiver have come on 47 catches (out of 73 targets) with four touchdowns.
- DeMeer Blankumsee has hauled in 36 receptions totaling 585 yards, finding the end zone three times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Chandler Martin leads the team with two sacks. He’s also the team’s tackle leader, and has racked up eight TFL and 64 tackles.
- Simeon Blair leads the team with two interceptions, while also putting up 41 tackles, three TFL, and two passes defended.
Charlotte Betting Insights
- Charlotte is 5-3-0 ATS this season.
- In games it has played as at least 11.5-point underdogs this season, Charlotte is 3-0 against the spread.
- Four of Charlotte’s eight games with a set total have hit the over (50%).
Charlotte Pick Insights
- Charlotte’s offense has been a bottom-25 unit in total offense this season, compiling 322.8 total yards per game, which ranks 22nd-worst in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, it ranks 49th with 353 total yards allowed per contest.
- Charlotte has been sputtering on offense, ranking third-worst in the FBS with 16.8 points per game. It has been more effective on defense, surrendering 24.8 points per contest (64th-ranked).
- Charlotte’s passing offense has been bottom-25 this season, registering 178.4 passing yards per game, which ranks 20th-worst in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 26th with 193.7 passing yards allowed per contest.
- With 144.3 rushing yards per game on offense, Charlotte ranks 82nd in the FBS. Defensively it ranks 88th, allowing 159.3 rushing yards per game.
- Charlotte’s offense has been sputtering on third down, ranking worst in the FBS with a 23.7% third-down conversion rate. It has been better on defense, giving up a 39.2% third-down rate (73rd-ranked).
- Charlotte sports a bottom-25 turnover margin this season, 22nd-worst at -5.
Charlotte’s Best Players
- Trexler Ivey has compiled 946 yards (105.1 yards per game) while completing 56.2% of his passes and tossing four touchdown passes with four interceptions this season.
- Jalon Jones is his team’s leading rusher with 102 carries for 484 yards, or 53.8 per game. He’s found the end zone four times on the ground, as well.
- Terron Kellman has run for 328 yards across 82 carries, scoring one touchdown.
- Jack Hestera has hauled in 356 receiving yards on 28 catches to pace his team so far this season while scoring three touchdowns as a receiver.
- Jairus Mack has caught 19 passes and compiled 350 receiving yards (38.9 per game) with one touchdown.
- Colin Weber’s 24 catches (on 36 targets) have netted him 222 yards (24.7 ypg).
- Eyabi Anoma has collected five sacks to pace the team, while also recording eight TFL and 44 tackles.
- Charlotte’s tackle leader, Demetrius Knight II, has 61 tackles, five TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one interception this year.
- Kameron Howard has picked off a team-high two passes. He also has 23 tackles and two passes defended to his name.