The Radford Highlanders (11-6, 3-0 BigSou) will try to extend their seven-game home winning streak in a matchup against the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs (11-6, 2-1 BigSou) at Dedmon Center. The game can be seen on ESPNU at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 17, 2019.
Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs vs. Radford Highlanders Betting Prediction
In the Runnin’ Bulldogs’ last outing, they defeated the USC Upstate Spartans, 64-59. The Runnin’ Bulldogs made 17 of their 22 free throws (77.3 percent) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.560 vs. 0.510). Gardner-Webb was led by DJ Laster, who finished with 12 points and nine rebounds.
The Highlanders edged the Presbyterian Blue Hose in their last matchup, 79-77. Converting at the free throw line was one of Radford’s largest advantages. They were 17-21 (81.0 percent), while the Blue Hose were 14-19 (73.7 percent). With 15 points, 11 assists and six rebounds, Radford’s Carlik Jones had a good game.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the most recent matchup, the Highlanders won 70-66. Radford had a much better turnover percentage (19.8 vs. 26.3). Gardner-Webb, meanwhile, did a terrific job of converting from the free throw line (21-23; 91.3 percent).
Gardner-Webb figures to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Runnin’ Bulldogs currently rank 35th in offensive efficiency, while Radford ranks 160th in defensive efficiency.
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Radford averages 22.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 154th in the country. Gardner-Webb ranks 245th in three pointers allowed per game (26.9).
The Runnin’ Bulldogs rank 33rd in steals per game (8.1) while the Highlanders rank 100th (6.6).
Radford ranks 39th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Gardner-Webb ranks 77th (3.2).
The Runnin’ Bulldogs average 15.4 assists per game, which ranks 57th in the country. The Highlanders rank 73rd in assists allowed per game (12.1).
Bettings Trends:
The Runnin’ Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 17.0, up from 13.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Highlanders have scored an average of 74.6 points per game (0.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.4 points per game (0.1 below their season average).
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