Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Charlotte 49ers: Don Best Odds & Insights for 1/2/2021

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (8-2) are 6-point favorites as they look to extend a six-game winning streak when they visit the Charlotte 49ers (4-4) on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Halton Arena. The game airs at 4:00 PM ET. The matchup's over/under is set at 132.5.

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ATS Records for Western Kentucky and Charlotte

Western Kentucky Leaders

• The Hilltoppers points and rebounds leader is Charles Bassey. He scores 16.9 points per game and adds 11.4 rebounds.
• The team is led in assists by Dayvion McKnight's 3.6 per game.
• The 2.3 three-pointers Luke Frampton knocks down per game are a team-high mark for the Hilltoppers.
• Josh Anderson leads the team with 2.0 steals per game. Bassey collects 3.3 blocks an outing to pace Western Kentucky.

Charlotte Leaders

• The 49ers leader in scoring is Jahmir Young with 19.4 points per game. He also adds 5.8 rebounds per game and 2.9 assists per game.
• The 49ers leaders in rebounds and assists are Milos Supica (6.4 rebounds per game) and Jordan Shepherd (2.9 assists per game).
• The 49ers are led by Young from long distance -- he connects on 2.0 shots from deep per game.
• Young leads the Hilltoppers with 2.0 steals per game and Anzac Rissetto is their top shot blocker with 0.8 blocks per game.

Western Kentucky vs Charlotte: Last 4 Meetings

The Hilltoppers have a 3-1 record in the last four matchups against the 49ers. The 49ers have covered the spread more often than not against the Hilltoppers, holding a 2-1 record ATS in those head-to-head matchups.

Points Insights

• The Hilltoppers put up 76.4 points per game, 14.0 more points than the 62.4 the 49ers give up.
• When Western Kentucky totals more than 62.4 points, it is 8-1 overall and 6-0 against the spread.
• When Charlotte allows more than 76.4 points, it is 0-0 against the spread and 0-0 overall.
• The 49ers' 65.6 points per game are 6.5 fewer points than the 72.1 the Hilltoppers allow to opponents.
• Charlotte is 1-0 against the spread and 2-0 overall when it scores more than 72.1 points.
• Western Kentucky has an ATS record of 5-3 and a 6-2 record overall when its opponents score more than 65.6 points.
• The Hilltoppers have out-scored their opponents by a total of 43 points this season (4.3 points per game on average), and the 49ers have put up 26 more points than their opponents on the year (3.2 per game).

Rebounding Insights

• The Hilltoppers average 37.8 rebounds per game, outrebounding the 49ers by 6.8 boards per contest.
• The Hilltoppers are 6-2 against the spread when grabbing more boards than their opponents. The 49ers are 2-0 when they lose the rebounding advantage.
• The Hilltoppers grab 11.1 offensive rebounds per game, more than the 49ers by 4.3 rebounds per game.
• The Hilltoppers are 5-1 against the spread when they win the battle on the boards. The 49ers are 1-1 when they lose the rebounding edge.
• Rebounding has been a pillar for both teams this year. Western Kentucky records an average rebounding margin of +6.9 rebounds per game. Charlotte averages a margin of +1.2 rebounds.