It will be a battle between BigSou opponents when the Charleston Southern Buccaneers (7-11, 1-4 BigSou) welcome the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs (12-8, 3-3 BigSou) to Buccaneer Fieldhouse. The game is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs vs. Charleston Southern Buccaneers Betting Prediction
In the Runnin’ Bulldogs’ last matchup, they were beaten by the Winthrop Eagles, 97-88. Winthrop out-rebounded Gardner-Webb. The Eagles had more offensive rebounds (10 vs. five), defensive rebounds (31 vs. 25) and total rebounds (41 vs. 30). David Efianayi was the top scorer from either team with 26 points on 10-for-16 shooting.
The Buccaneers lost to the Radford Highlanders in their last contest, 86-78. Radford out-rebounded Charleston Southern. The Highlanders had 14 offensive rebounds and 30 total rebounds, while the Buccaneers had seven and 23, respectively. With 23 points on 10-for-12 shooting, Ty Jones was the top scorer from either team.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last contest, the Runnin’ Bulldogs won 63-61. Gardner-Webb had a much better turnover percentage (10.2 vs. 17.0). Charleston Southern, on the other hand, did a terrific job of converting from the charity stripe (16-17; 94.1 percent).
Charleston Southern could own the offensive glass in this matchup. The Buccaneers rank 32nd in offensive rebounding percentage (35.0 percent), while Gardner-Webb ranks 273rd in defensive rebounding percentage (69.6 percent). Additionally, the Runnin’ Bulldogs rank 32nd in effective field goal percentage (0.554), while the Buccaneers rank 311th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.538).
Gardner-Webb vs. Charleston Southern ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Charleston Southern, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Charleston Southern averages 29.0 three pointers per game, which ranks sixth in the country. Gardner-Webb ranks 259th in three pointers allowed per game (27.1).
The Runnin’ Bulldogs average 15.1 assists per game, which ranks 66th in the country. The Buccaneers rank 201st in assists allowed per game (14.9).
Gardner-Webb ranks 39th in steals per game (7.8) while Charleston Southern ranks 153rd in steals allowed per game (7.1).
The Buccaneers average 38.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 61st in the nation. The Runnin’ Bulldogs rank 157th in rebounds allowed per game (35.2).
Gardner-Webb blocks 3.2 opponent shots per game, which ranks 106th in the country. Charleston Southern ranks 133rd in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
Bettings Trends:
The Runnin’ Bulldogs have been outscored by an average of 3.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Gardner-Webb has defeated opponents by an average of 10.9 points.
During their last five games, the Buccaneers have scored an average of 76.6 points per game (0.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 79.0 points per game (6.6 above their season average).
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