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Mario Anderson will lead the Memphis Tigers (6-1) into their matchup versus the Charlotte 49ers (3-4) at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium on Saturday at 12 p.m. ET.
The Tigers are expected to come out on top by at least two TDs (currently -18.5) versus the 49ers. The over/under for this game is 57.5 points.
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Memphis -18.5 vs. Charlotte
Memphis vs. Charlotte Betting Odds
- Spread favorite: Tigers (-18.5)
- Moneyline: Tigers (-1136), 49ers (+699)
- Total: 57.5 points
Memphis vs. Charlotte Betting Stats and Info
The Tigers have three victories in six tries against the spread. In two tries when favored by 18.5 points or more, the Tigers have beaten the spread only once. In the five games as the moneyline favorite, Memphis has put together a 4-1 record. Charlotte has a 3-4-0 record against the spread so far this season. The 49ers have covered the spread in one game when underdogs by 18.5 points or more (in two opportunities). Charlotte has been an underdog on the moneyline six times this year, going 2-4 in those games.
Memphis vs. Charlotte Recent Stats and Trends
Memphis Tigers
- In its last three games, Memphis has one win against the spread, and is 3-0 overall.
- Memphis has hit the over once in its past three games.
- The Tigers have averaged a total of 63.2 combined points over their last three games, 5.7 greater than this game’s over/under of 57.5.
Charlotte 49ers
- Charlotte has covered the spread twice and is 3-0 overall in its past three games.
- In Charlotte’s past three games, it has hit the over twice.
- Charlotte and its opponents have combined to score an average of 50.7 combined points over its last three games, 6.8 less than the 57.5 over/under in this matchup.
Memphis vs. Charlotte Key Players
Memphis Tigers
- Seth Henigan has accumulated 1,866 passing yards (266.6 per game) while completing 177 of 275 throws (64.4%), with 10 touchdowns and three interceptions. He has added 95 rushing yards (and one touchdown), averaging 13.6 per game.
- Anderson has put up a team-high 639 yards (91.3 per game) and picked up 12 touchdowns. He also averages 23.9 receiving yards, reeling in 29 passes for 167 yards and one touchdown.
- Brandon Thomas has 267 rushing yards on 41 attempts, and six touchdowns.
- Roc Taylor has 32 catches (on 54 targets) and leads the team with 448 receiving yards (64 per game) while scoring one touchdown.
- DeMeer Blankumsee has also chipped in with 24 receptions (on 40 targets) for 314 yards, scoring two touchdowns.
- Koby Drake has 297 receiving yards on 25 receptions (41 targets), averaging 42.4 yards per game.
- Chandler Martin has registered a team-leading four sacks, while adding five TFL, 27 tackles, and one interception.
- This season Greg Rubin has collected 27 tackles and two TFL, leading his team in tackles.
- This season Davion Ross leads the team with two interceptions and has added 14 tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended.
Charlotte 49ers
- This year Deshawn Purdie has put up 717 passing yards (119.5 per game) while going 48-for-79 (60.8%) and throwing for four touchdowns with one interception.
- Hahsaun Wilson has 54 attempts for a team-high 336 rushing yards (48 per game) and five touchdowns.
- Cartevious Norton has run for 305 yards on 68 carries (43.6 yards per game), with two touchdowns on the ground.
- This year Jairus Mack has 14 catches for a team-high 295 yards (49.2 per game).
- O’Mega Blake has been targeted 24 times, and tacked on 291 yards (on 15 catches) and four touchdowns.
- Sean Brown has caught 21 passes on 37 targets for 224 yards and one touchdown, averaging 32 yards per game.
- This season Stephen Sings V leads the team with two sacks and has added two TFL and three tackles.
- Al-Ma’hi Ali’s 32 tackles and two interceptions make him the team leader for tackles and interceptions.