Henry Roldán
NCAA college football kicks off this weekend and on Saturday, August 27, Conference USA will see two of its teams, Charlotter 49ers vs. Florida Atlantic Owls, open fire at Florida State.
Both universities are coming off losing Bowls last season , finishing with a 5-7 record and a 3-5 interconference record. These are marks that might not change much in 2022-23 after a slow transfer market for each of them.
Predictions and Betting Preview for the Charlotte 49ers vs Florida Atlantic Owls College Football Game on August 27 2022
- Where: FAU Stadium – Boca Raton, Florida.
- When: Saturday, August 27, 2022, 7:00 PM E.T.
Betting on the Charlotte 49ers
- Season record: 0-0.
- Spread: +7.0.
- Moneyline: +230.
- Over/Under: 59.
After a strong start to the 2021-22 season in which they won four of their first six games, the 49ers fell apart down the stretch due to a defense that could not sustain the workload that merits being among the best; additionally, they did not strengthened in the best way for this year..
With the return of some pieces, Charlotte’s offense will look much better than last season, especially in the air game led by quarterback Chris Reynolds, who will have to have another good performance considering that his team’s ground game is not productive at all.
The Charlotte team will have a tough test to open the season against the Owls, as they lost 38-9 at home last season, and this year they will have to face a good offense and on the road, a condition in which they posted a 1-5 record last year.
Betting on the Florida Atlantic Owls
- Season record: 0-0.
- Spread: -7.0.
- Moneyline: -280.
- Over/Under: 59.
Although the Owls also failed to reach any Bowl after finishing with a negative record, this year they have a good chance to get the season off to a good start when they take on a Charlotte team with many doubts at home.
The performance of Florida Atlantic’s secondary, an area of defense that was not bolstered as much as the front line, will be critical. That is why the game against the 49ers will be a fantastic litmus test, since, while their opponent’s aerial attack is average, it is also manageable, and they can utilize it to begin to mesh their parts.
On the offensive side of the ball, Florida Atlantic’s offense is much better than Charlotte’s. Quarterback N’Kosi Perry has four starters back, and they don’t have many flaws on the ground, making them highly dangerous for a weak 49ers defense.
JefeBet Prediction
We probably don’t expect a beating as big as the one Florida Atlantic gave to Charlotte last season, but we do expect a somewhat open game with an advantage between the two teams, despite the fact that in the previous season they finished with the same record.
In addition to playing at home, the Owls have recovered several starters and their aerials look more complete than those of the 49ers, who continue to have doubts on the defensive side of the ball.
Pick: Florida Atlantic Spread.
