Murray State vs. Charlotte betting: College basketball preview for December 24

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The Murray State Racers (6-5) are 6.5-point underdogs as they try to break a three-game losing streak when they visit the Charlotte 49ers (6-5) on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. The game airs at 1:00 AM ET on ESPN2. The matchup’s over/under is set at 138.5.

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Murray State Cover -6.5 vs Charlotte -110

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Murray State vs. Charlotte betting lines

  • Murray State moneyline odds to win: -285
  • Charlotte moneyline odds to win: +228
  • Spread: Murray State (-6.5)
  • Total: 138.5

Murray State statistics, trends and more

Last season stats

  • The Racers put up 69.8 points per game and allowed 69.9 last year, making them 285th in the country offensively and 107th on defense.
  • With 29.7 rebounds per game and 30.0 rebounds conceded, Murray State was 319th and 88th in college basketball, respectively, last year.
  • Last season the Racers were ranked 305th in the nation in assists with 11.5 per game.

Murray State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 4-6-0 (Home: 1-3-0; Away: 2-2-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 6.5+: 1-3-0 (As Favorite: 2-4-0; As Underdog: 2-2-0)
  • O-U-P: 4-5-1 (Home: 1-3-0; Away: 3-0-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-2 (Home: 3-1; Away: 0-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-3 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-2)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
46.2 (133rd in nation) 42.7 (152nd) 31.8 (250th) 30.6 (165th) 13.1 (244th) 11.5 (176th)

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Charlotte statistics, trends and more

Last season stats

  • The 49ers owned a top-25 defense last year, ranking 21st-best in college basketball with 65.6 points allowed per game. On offense, they ranked 305th with 68.7 points scored per contest.
  • Charlotte pulled down 29.7 boards per game (319th-ranked in college basketball). It ceded 30.1 rebounds per contest (95th-ranked).
  • The 49ers ranked 206th in college basketball with 12.8 dimes per contest.

Charlotte betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 3-7-0 (Home: 1-5-0; Away: 2-2-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 6.5+: 1-2-0 (As Favorite: 1-5-0; As Underdog: 2-2-0)
  • O-U-P: 6-4-0 (Home: 3-3-0; Away: 3-1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-2 (Home: 4-2; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-3 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-3)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
42.8 (278th in nation) 46.7 (327th) 28.7 (333rd) 31.8 (221st) 13.4 (223rd) 8.2 (first)
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