The Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs (12-7, 3-2 BigSou) head to Winthrop to play the Eagles (13-6, 5-1 BigSou) in a game that has the potential to be high-scoring. The game can be seen on ESPNU at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 24, 2019.
Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs at Winthrop Eagles Free Prediction
In the Runnin’ Bulldogs’ last contest, they beat the Hampton Pirates, 87-74. Gardner-Webb’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Hampton. The Runnin’ Bulldogs had a rate of 0.525 (below their season average of 0.554), while the Pirates posted a mark of 0.362 (below their season average of 0.492). With 21 points on 6-for-17 shooting, Jose Perez was the game’s leading scorer.
The Eagles had no trouble getting past the UNC Asheville Bulldogs in their last matchup, 66-45. The Eagles held the Bulldogs to an effective field goal percentage of 0.352 (below their season average of 0.463). The Bulldogs had a free throw rate of 0.130 (below their season average of 0.204). Nych Smith led Winthrop in scoring with 15 points on 5-for-11 shooting from the field.
After the Eagles won all three contests against the Runnin’ Bulldogs last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent game, Winthrop won 72-68. The Eagles had a better turnover percentage (16.1 vs. 20.6) and had a better free throw rate (0.296 vs. 0.236).
This battle figures to be a shootout as two of the nation’s top offenses square off. Winthrop currently ranks 40th with 113.1 points per 100 possessions and Gardner-Webb is 39th (113.4).
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Winthrop ranks third in three pointers attempted per game (33.1) while Gardner-Webb ranks 259th in three pointers allowed per game (26.6).
The Runnin’ Bulldogs rank 41st in steals per game (7.8) while the Eagles rank 184th (4.9).
Winthrop ranks ninth in rebounds per game (41.4) while Gardner-Webb ranks 141st in rebounds allowed per game (34.9).
The Runnin’ Bulldogs rank 70th in assists per game (15.1) while the Eagles rank 114th in assists allowed per game (12.8).
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The Runnin’ Bulldogs have been outscored by an average of 1.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Gardner-Webb has defeated opponents by an average of 12.0 points.
During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 75.8 points per game (9.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.2 points per game (8.0 below their season average).
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