Who's Playing

Charlotte @ Western Kentucky

Current Records: Charlotte 12-7; Western Kentucky 11-8

What to Know

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers won both of their matches against the Charlotte 49ers last season (78-59 and 77-67) and are aiming for the same result Saturday. The Hilltoppers and Charlotte will face off in a Conference USA battle at 7 p.m. ET at E.A. Diddle Arena.

WKU ended up a good deal behind the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs when they played on Thursday, losing 85-74. The losing side was boosted by center Jamarion Sharp, who posted a double-double on 15 points and 11 rebounds in addition to four blocks. Sharp has also now had at least three blocks in his past nine games.

Meanwhile, it was close but no cigar for Charlotte as they fell 62-58 to the Middle Tenn. Blue Raiders on Thursday. Guard Montre' Gipson (17 points) was the top scorer for Charlotte.

Barring any buzzer beaters, WKU is expected to win a tight contest. They have failed bettors playing the spread in their past two games, so buyers beware.

With both teams hitting sour notes in their previous games, they will no doubt be looking to produce a better outcome in this one. Check back to see which squad is able to work their way into the win column.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: E.A. Diddle Arena -- Bowling Green, Kentucky
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $6.00

Odds

The Hilltoppers are a slight 2.5-point favorite against the 49ers, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 2.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -111

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Series History

Western Kentucky have won nine out of their last 13 games against Charlotte.

  • Feb 17, 2022 - Western Kentucky 77 vs. Charlotte 67
  • Feb 03, 2022 - Western Kentucky 78 vs. Charlotte 59
  • Jan 02, 2021 - Charlotte 75 vs. Western Kentucky 71
  • Jan 01, 2021 - Western Kentucky 67 vs. Charlotte 63
  • Feb 22, 2020 - Charlotte 72 vs. Western Kentucky 70
  • Jan 18, 2020 - Western Kentucky 80 vs. Charlotte 63
  • Jan 03, 2019 - Western Kentucky 68 vs. Charlotte 50
  • Feb 22, 2018 - Western Kentucky 93 vs. Charlotte 55
  • Jan 13, 2018 - Western Kentucky 73 vs. Charlotte 63
  • Feb 23, 2017 - Charlotte 83 vs. Western Kentucky 77
  • Jan 05, 2017 - Western Kentucky 82 vs. Charlotte 80
  • Feb 20, 2016 - Western Kentucky 59 vs. Charlotte 54
  • Jan 23, 2016 - Charlotte 88 vs. Western Kentucky 71