The Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs (12-9, 3-4 BigSou) look to lengthen their eight-game home winning streak in a matchup against the High Point Panthers (11-9, 4-2 BigSou) at Paul Porter Arena. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
High Point Panthers vs. Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs ATS Prediction
The Panthers will be looking for a similar result after topping the UNC Asheville Bulldogs in their last contest, 65-61. High Point’s 0.245 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over UNC Asheville, who had a rate of 0.148. The Panthers’ mark was above their season average of 0.228, while the Bulldogs’ was below their season average of 0.200. High Point rallied around Jahaad Proctor, who was the top scorer from either team with 25 points on 9-for-14 shooting.
In the Runnin’ Bulldogs’ last matchup, they fell to the Charleston Southern Buccaneers, 74-60. Charleston Southern’s 27.8 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over Gardner-Webb, who had a mark of 17.9. The Buccaneers’ mark was below their season average of 35.0, while the Runnin’ Bulldogs’ was below their season average of 28.0. David Efianayi had a solid game for Gardner-Webb, leading both teams in scoring with 23 points on 9-for-20 shooting.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the most recent contest, the Panthers won 66-65. The Panthers knocked down 18 of their 23 free throws (78.3 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (32.4 vs. 27.3).
Gardner-Webb could have their way on the defensive side of the ball as they face off against one of the worst offenses in the NCAA. The Runnin’ Bulldogs currently rank 58th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.473), while High Point is 277th in effective field goal percentage (0.488). Additionally, the Panthers rank 46th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.7 percent), while the Runnin’ Bulldogs rank 266th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.8 percent).
High Point vs. Gardner-Webb ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
High Point ranks 44th in rebounds per game (38.7) while Gardner-Webb ranks 170th in rebounds allowed per game (35.5).
The Runnin’ Bulldogs rank 39th in steals per game (7.9) while the Panthers rank 134th (6.2).
Gardner-Webb ranks 206th in three pointers attempted per game (20.6) while High Point ranks 269th (18.1).
The Runnin’ Bulldogs average 3.2 blocks per game, which ranks 111th in the nation. The Panthers rank 133rd in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
Gardner-Webb ranks 71st in assists per game (14.7) while High Point ranks 89th in assists allowed per game (12.4).
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The Panthers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.2, up from 1.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Runnin’ Bulldogs have scored an average of 71.4 points per game (7.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.8 points per game (6.4 above their season average).
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