The Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs (18-10, 9-5 BigSou) will be at the Millis Center to challenge the High Point Panthers (14-13, 7-6 BigSou) in a BigSou matchup. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.
Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs vs. High Point Panthers Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Panthers were beaten by the Campbell Fighting Camels, 61-48, while the Runnin’ Bulldogs were victorious over the UNC Asheville Bulldogs, 65-55.
Gardner-Webb dominated every facet of the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.204 (matching their season average) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.0 (below their season average of 25.3). For those same stats, UNC Asheville had marks of 0.113 and 17.6, respectively. High Point, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.3 vs. 21.1). Jordan Whitehead had a good outing for High Point with 13 points and 10 rebounds. Eric Jamison played well for Gardner-Webb, putting up 17 points and six rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, David Efianayi led the Runnin’ Bulldogs to a 69-67 win. He recorded 19 points, seven assists and five rebounds. The Runnin’ Bulldogs’ 17.3 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Panthers, who had a rate of 21.5.
High Point appears to have an advantage on the offensive glass in this contest. The Panthers rank 30th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.5 percent), while Gardner-Webb ranks 249th in defensive rebounding percentage (70.3 percent). Ball protection should be an advantage for the Runnin’ Bulldogs. They rank 53rd at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.9 percent), while the Panthers force the 43rd-fewest turnovers in the nation (opponents’ turnover percentage of 16.7 percent).
Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs vs. High Point Panthers Betting Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Gardner-Webb, ATS Winner – Gardner-Webb, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- High Point ranks 28th in rebounds allowed per game (31.6) while Gardner-Webb ranks 187th (35.6).
- The Runnin’ Bulldogs average 2.9 blocks per game, which ranks 143rd in the NCAA. The Panthers rank 150th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
- Gardner-Webb averages 14.7 assists per game, which ranks 73rd in the NCAA. High Point ranks 79th in assists allowed per game (12.1).
- The Runnin’ Bulldogs average 20.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 207th in the nation. The Panthers rank 280th in three pointers allowed per game (26.9).
- Gardner-Webb ranks 51st in steals per game (7.5) while High Point ranks 64th in steals allowed per game (5.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 63.2 points per game (4.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.8 points per game (1.1 below their season average).
- The Runnin’ Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.2, down from 8.0 for the season.
