Florida Atlantic vs. Charlotte Prediction, Odds, Spread and Over/Under for College Football Week 8

Charlotte is off to a 2-0 start in Conference USA, but is now a home underdog to Florida Atlantic on Thursday night.

How should we bet this matchup with a lot at stake as teams jockey for the position in hopes of making the conference championship?

Here are the odds, courtesy of WynnBET Sportsbook.

Florida Atlantic vs. Charlotte Odds, Spread and Total

Spread:

• Florida Atlantic -7 (-110)
• Charlotte +7 (-110)

Moneyline:

• Florida Atlantic -260
• Charlotte +200

Total:

• 58 (Over -110/Under -110)

Florida Atlantic vs. Charlotte Betting Prediction

Charlotte was able to knock off two bottom feeders in C-USA to get to a 2-0 record, but there is no denying that FAU has more talent, indicated in the spread. I don't have much interest in laying the number on a road team, but the total is showing value.

Charlotte should have success on the ground. The team runs the ball on 57% of plays and has a top 10 unit in rush explosiveness. That should do wonders against an FAU defense that is typically stout, 38th in defensive success rate, but is prone to getting gashed on the ground, 127th in explosive rush defense.

Charlotte should be able to put up points, but this is an FAU offense that should have no issues pushing the ball down the field. The team is above average in explosive play rate and will be facing a Charlotte team that allows nearly seven yards per play and is near the bottom of the country in defensive line yards.

FAU has scored 35+ three times already this season and should be able to hang a big number against a weak Charlotte D. I have this total pegged over 60, so I'll take this over.

Pick: Over 57