Who's Playing

Charlotte @ Florida Atlantic

Current Records: Charlotte 11-4; Florida Atlantic 13-1

What to Know

The Florida Atlantic Owls won both of their matches against the Charlotte 49ers last season (96-67 and 74-69) and are aiming for the same result Saturday. Florida Atlantic and Charlotte will face off in a Conference USA battle at 2 p.m. ET at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena. The Owls are out to keep their nine-game home win streak alive.

It was a close one, but on Thursday Florida Atlantic sidestepped the UAB Blazers for an 88-86 win. Guard Johnell Davis took over for Florida Atlantic, finishing with 36 points (a whopping 41% of their total) in addition to six boards.

Speaking of close games: Charlotte was close but no cigar on Thursday as they fell 62-60 to the Florida International Panthers. Guard Brice Williams had a pretty forgettable game, finishing with ten points on 4-for-15 shooting in his 29 minutes on the court.

The Owls are the favorite in this one, with an expected 9-point margin of victory. Those burned by picking them against the spread on Thursday might want to keep in mind that the team has not yet dropped back-to-back games against the spread this season.

Florida Atlantic is now 13-1 while the 49ers sit at 11-4. Florida Atlantic is 11-1 after wins this year, and Charlotte is 2-1 after losses.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 2 p.m. ET
  • Where: Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena -- Boca Raton, Florida
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $20.20

Odds

The Owls are a big 9-point favorite against the 49ers, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Owls as a 9.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -109

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Series History

Florida Atlantic have won six out of their last ten games against Charlotte.

  • Feb 26, 2022 - Florida Atlantic 74 vs. Charlotte 69
  • Jan 17, 2022 - Florida Atlantic 96 vs. Charlotte 67
  • Jan 23, 2021 - Charlotte 74 vs. Florida Atlantic 71
  • Jan 22, 2021 - Florida Atlantic 66 vs. Charlotte 53
  • Jan 23, 2020 - Charlotte 70 vs. Florida Atlantic 68
  • Jan 12, 2019 - Charlotte 65 vs. Florida Atlantic 60
  • Mar 03, 2018 - Charlotte 85 vs. Florida Atlantic 78
  • Jan 18, 2018 - Florida Atlantic 75 vs. Charlotte 64
  • Feb 02, 2017 - Florida Atlantic 77 vs. Charlotte 75
  • Jan 30, 2016 - Florida Atlantic 82 vs. Charlotte 77