Florida Atlantic Owls vs North Carolina Charlotte 49ers Prediction: Bet on Over in this contest

On Saturday, college football will take place at FAU Stadium between the Charlotte 49ers and the Florida Atlantic Owls. The 2021 season was not good for the 49ers, who finished with a record of 5-7 and no postseason wins. The FAU Owls finished bottom in Conference USA with a 5-7 record last season, the same as the previous season.

Florida Atlantic Owls - a difficult must win match

Florida Atlantic had a less successful season last year, going 5-7 overall and 3-5 in Conference USA play. The Owls concluded the East Division season two positions above last place, ahead of Charlotte and FIU but outside of bowl eligibility. Last season, the Owls of Florida Atlantic University also enjoyed a strong start, winning five of their first eight games but then going winless until the following March. FAU lost their last four matches to Marshall, Old Dominion, Western Kentucky, and Middle Tennessee. We hope to see an improved side from them this season.

North Carolina Charlotte 49ers - can the 49ers suppress the Atlantic’s pressure

The Charlotte Hornets made some progress in 2021, finishing with a record of 5-7 overall and 3-5 in Conference USA play. This was an improvement from their record of 2-4 in the previous season. The outcome of this game moved the 49ers up one spot in the East Division standings, putting them barely ahead of FIU, which also has a record of 0-8. The previous season began with the 49ers enjoying some early success. They started the season by winning four of their first six games and entered October with high expectations. Sadly, Charlotte would lose five of their final six games, with most of the contests not being particularly close on the scoreboard.

Expert Betting Tips

There are certain things the Owls need to fix from the previous season. Until November, things were looking well, but a four-game offensive slump proved too much. FAU's running game and pass protection were both shaky. The good news for the Owls is that they will have a strong returning offensive line that will make room for guys like Johnny Ford and Nebraska transfer Marvin Scott to gain yards on the ground. The game versus Charlotte should serve as an early benchmark against which Florida Athletic may be compared, making it a potentially exciting contest.

• Over 55.5 for 1.72
• Florida Atlantic -7.0 for 1.90
• W1/W1 for 1.71