The FAU Owls (3-4) and the Charlotte 49ers (2-5) square off in a Conference USA showdown on Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET. SportsLine consensus odds list the Owls as 3.5-point favorites, while the over/under is set at 45.5 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our college football odds page). 

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The model knows FAU junior receiver LaJohntay Wester thrives as the main option in the passing game. Wester excels in the open field due to his speed and elusiveness. The Florida native is first in the conference in receptions (66) and second in receiving yards (636) with three touchdowns. He's gone over 100 yards in four games this season.

The model has also factored in that Charlotte's defense is playing well. The 49ers currently rank fourth in the conference in both total defense (345.1) and points allowed (22.7). Junior linebacker Demetrius Knight II is an exceptional defender and has superb awareness. Knight II is 11th in Conference USA in total tackles (49). In his last outing, he finished with nine total stops.

Now, the model has set its sights on FAU vs. Charlotte. We can tell you the model is leaning Over the total, and it also says one side of the spread hits almost 70% of the time! You ABSOLUTELY need to see it before locking in any college football picks.

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