Who's Playing

Charlotte @ Wake Forest

Current Records: Charlotte 5-4; Wake Forest 10-1

What to Know

The Charlotte 49ers will take on the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at 9 p.m. ET on Friday at Spectrum Center. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous games.

Charlotte escaped with a win on Saturday against the Valparaiso Brown and Gold by the margin of a single free throw, 68-67. The 49ers' guard Jahmir Young looked sharp as he had 26 points along with seven boards.

Meanwhile, the VMI Keydets typically have all the answers at home, but on Tuesday Wake Forest proved too difficult a challenge. The Demon Deacons were able to grind out a solid victory over VMI, winning 77-70. Guard Alondes Williams took over for Wake Forest, finishing with 36 points (a whopping 47% of their total) in addition to five rebounds.

Charlotte is expected to lose this next one by 9. Those who got lucky with them against the spread on Saturday might want to hold off on placing bets this time since the squad has yet to string together back-to-back wins against the spread.

The wins brought the 49ers up to 5-4 and Wake Forest to 10-1. A pair of stats to keep an eye on: Charlotte has allowed their opponents to shoot 47.80% from the floor on average, which is the fourth highest shooting percentage allowed in college basketball. The Demon Deacons' offense has more to brag about, as they they come into the matchup boasting the 34th highest field goal percentage in college basketball at 48.30%. So the cards are definitely stacked in their favor.

How To Watch

  • When: Friday at 9 p.m. ET
  • Where: Spectrum Center -- Charlotte, North Carolina
  • TV: ACC Network
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Demon Deacons are a big 9-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 Demon Deacons as a 10-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Wake Forest have won three out of their last four games against Charlotte.

  • Nov 17, 2019 - Charlotte 67 vs. Wake Forest 65
  • Dec 06, 2018 - Wake Forest 80 vs. Charlotte 56
  • Dec 05, 2017 - Wake Forest 80 vs. Charlotte 57
  • Dec 06, 2016 - Wake Forest 91 vs. Charlotte 74

Injury Report for Wake Forest

  • Jake LaRavia: Game-Time Decision (Not Injury Related)
  • Robert McCray: Game-Time Decision (Not Injury Related)
  • Damari Monsanto: Out for the Season (Undisclosed)

Injury Report for Charlotte

  • Musa Jallow: Game-Time Decision (Ankle)