Who's Playing

Western Kentucky @ Charlotte

Current Records: Western Kentucky 10-11; Charlotte 11-8

What to Know

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers have enjoyed the comforts of home their last two games, but now they must head out on the road. WKU and the Charlotte 49ers will face off in a Conference USA battle at 7 p.m. ET Thursday at Dale F. Halton Arena. The teams split their matchups last year, with the Hilltoppers winning the first 67-63 and Charlotte taking the second 75-71.

WKU came up short against the Middle Tenn. Blue Raiders on Saturday, falling 93-85.

Meanwhile, Charlotte received a tough blow on Saturday as they fell 68-52 to the Old Dominion Monarchs.

Barring any buzzer beaters, WKU is expected to win a tight contest. But bettors beware: they are only 4-8 against the spread when favored.

The Hilltoppers are now 10-11 while the 49ers sit at 11-8. WKU is 3-7 after losses this year, Charlotte 4-3.

How To Watch

  • When: Thursday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Dale F. Halton Arena -- Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $15.39

Odds

The Hilltoppers are a slight 2-point favorite against the 49ers, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Hilltoppers as a 1.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Western Kentucky have won seven out of their last 11 games against Charlotte.

  • Jan 02, 2021 - Charlotte 75 vs. Western Kentucky 71
  • Jan 01, 2021 - Western Kentucky 67 vs. Charlotte 63
  • Feb 22, 2020 - Charlotte 72 vs. Western Kentucky 70
  • Jan 18, 2020 - Western Kentucky 80 vs. Charlotte 63
  • Jan 03, 2019 - Western Kentucky 68 vs. Charlotte 50
  • Feb 22, 2018 - Western Kentucky 93 vs. Charlotte 55
  • Jan 13, 2018 - Western Kentucky 73 vs. Charlotte 63
  • Feb 23, 2017 - Charlotte 83 vs. Western Kentucky 77
  • Jan 05, 2017 - Western Kentucky 82 vs. Charlotte 80
  • Feb 20, 2016 - Western Kentucky 59 vs. Charlotte 54
  • Jan 23, 2016 - Charlotte 88 vs. Western Kentucky 71