Both teams are 4-8 in conference play. UTEP won the first meeting by two at Charlotte. I like the 49ers to hang close if not win outright Thursday. Charlotte center Aly Khalifa is expected to be back in the lineup after missing two games, and that makes all the difference. Khalifa averages 11.2 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.1 assists. With Khalifa in the lineup, Charlotte has not lost any game by more than four points since Dec. 22 at UAB. Look for UTEP to fall to 0-5 ATS in its last five games and grab the points.