Wichita State vs Charlotte Basketball Odds

The Shockers will play the 49ers on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 6:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Wichita State and Charlotte are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Wichita State currently has a 98.67 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Charlotte is 96.00.
  • Away Wichita State - Wichita State starts this game with a 2-1 record as an away team, ranking them 1st in the American Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Charlotte - Charlotte meets Wichita State boasting a 6-3 record as a home team. They currently rank 2nd in the American Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Wichita State currently ranks 1st (1.000) in the American Conference, with Charlotte now standing 2nd (0.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 American Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Wichita State has a 0.643 overall win percentage, with Charlotte matching up with a 0.429 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Wichita State currently possesses 9-5 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Charlotte has tallied a 6-8 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Attention! Magical beings and basketball enthusiasts, gather round for a mystical matchup! Wichita State, with a 9-5 overall record, faces off against Charlotte, 6-8.

Conference records are crucial for determining tournament seeds. Wichita State stands at 1-0, while Charlotte sits at 0-1. The stakes are high!

Wichita State has a 3-game winning streak, while Charlotte is coming off a loss. Prepare for a thrilling battle on January 3rd, 2026. Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game.

You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. Don't miss out on the action! We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. May the best team prevail!

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Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Charlotte
Favorite

Wichita State
Wichita State has a -5.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Charlotte has a +5.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM OH. Charlotte is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetMGM has the best over line of 138.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 138.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Charlotte
Favorite

Wichita State
Wichita State is the -250 moneyline favorite. Risk $250 to win $100 on Wichita State at BetMGM. Charlotte is the +200 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $200 on Charlotte. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Wichita State vs Charlotte College Basketball game on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026?

Wichita State is a -5.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Charlotte is a +5.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Wichita State vs Charlotte College Basketball game on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026?

The best over line is 138.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 138.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Wichita State vs Charlotte College Basketball game on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026?

Wichita State is a -250 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Charlotte is a +200 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game
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Wichita State
Charlotte
1/03/26 6:00pm EST
-5.5 -115+5.5 -105
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Underdog Charlotte - Charlotte bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.

A +5.5 Charlotte underdog bet wins if they lose by 5 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 6 or more.

Favorite Wichita State - Wichita State bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.

A -5.5 Wichita State favorite bet wins if they win by 6 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 5 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Wichita State at Charlotte Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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Wichita State
Charlotte
First to 5 Points
1/03/26 6:00pm EST
-145+105Bet
Wichita State
Charlotte
First to 10 Points
1/03/26 6:00pm EST
-160+115Bet
Wichita State
Charlotte
First to 15 Points
1/03/26 6:00pm EST
-175+125Bet
Wichita State
Charlotte
Game to Overtime
1/03/26 6:00pm EST
Yes +825No -3000Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Wichita State, Charlotte
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Wichita State10-70.5888-22-22-2+1.50.500W1
Charlotte9-80.5297-32-33-1+0.50.750W3

Wichita State & Charlotte Futures Odds

Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.

Wichita State Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Wichita State YR: futures available

Charlotte Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Charlotte YR: futures available

Wichita State & Charlotte Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Wichita State vs Charlotte College Basketball Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

    Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026 at 6:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Wichita State vs Charlotte Game.

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  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

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