Expert prediction
Charlotte vs USF Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 8)
Pick rationale
Analysis & key factors
- The 49ers are inconsistent on the road with a 4-7 record this season.
- The Bulls won the American regular-season title after beating Memphis.
- This marks the 58th all-time matchup between the two American squads.
An intriguing contest will take place in the American Conference between the Charlotte 49ers and the USF Bulls. The hosts stand out as the dominant favorite, looking to end the season strong after earning the regular-season title earlier this week.
How to Watch
- When: Sunday, March 8, 2 pm ET
- Where: Yuengling Center, Tampa, Florida
- How to Watch: ESPN+
NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | -104 | +16.5 | O157 |
| USF | -116 | -16.5 | U157 |
Game Preview
The 49ers (15-15, 9-8 American) are having a decent season but hope to end league play with a win after losing their last two games to FAU and UAB. They are only eligible for a single bye instead of a double bye for the upcoming conference tournament. Ben Bradford stands out as the leading scorer with 13.1 points and 3.7 rebounds per game. Dezayne Mingo has a solid 3-point shot with 43 made triples on 37.1% accuracy, while Anton Booke could be active at the rim with averages of 10.8 points and 7.9 rebounds.
The Bulls (22-8, 14-3 American) are on fire with eight consecutive wins, securing the regular-season title after beating Memphis on the road in convincing fashion. South Florida leads the conference in opponent field goal percentage (.418), rebounds per game (42.8), offensive rebounds (15.4), defensive rebounds (27.4) and assists (17.13). Wes Enis leads the attack with averages of 16.4 points and 3.5 rebounds per game. Izaiyah Nelson is an efficient double-double threat with 16 points and 9.9 rebounds per contest, while Joseph Pinion presents himself as a perimeter threat by making 95 3-pointers on a 37.5% clip.
Charlotte vs USF Head-to-Head
The two programs have had 57 meetings in their history, and the result is 31-26 for the Bulls. The last matchup was in January 2025 when Charlotte won 69-61 at home.
Charlotte vs USF Predictions
USF has exceeded expectations as the American regular-season champions, looking forward to their double-bye to the semifinals as the top seed. In the meantime, Charlotte will have to figure out ways how to limit the Bulls’ explosive attack and perimeter shooting. If they can’t do that, then USF will close out its home schedule with a solid win in front of their fans. Our betting pick here is the Bulls to defend a 16.5-point spread.
- Free NCAAB pick: USF Bulls -16.5
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