The Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs (0-3) are looking for their first victory when they challenge the Savannah State Tigers (2-2) at Tiger Arena. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 16, 2018.
Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs vs. Savannah State Tigers ATS Prediction
The Runnin’ Bulldogs are trying to rebound after their 88-86 loss to the Furman Paladins in their last game. Furman’s 0.591 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Gardner-Webb, who had a mark of 0.570. Jose Perez led Gardner-Webb in scoring with 23 points on 8-for-17 shooting.
The last time the Tigers played, they were victorious over the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles, 97-83. The Tigers knocked down 20 of their 27 free throws (74.1 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 49.0 (above their season average of 28.9). With 20 points, five rebounds and five assists, Savannah State’s Zaquavian Smith played well.
It will be a matchup of contrasting paces as the up-and-down Tigers will look to push the slower-paced Runnin’ Bulldogs. Since the 2017-18 season, the Tigers rank first in possessions per game while the Runnin’ Bulldogs are 169th. It could also be a sloppy game for the Runnin’ Bulldogs’ offense, which ranks 291st in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.4 percent). They’ll be going up against the top-notch defense of the Tigers, which has forced the 37th-most turnovers in the country (21.5 percent).
Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs vs. Savannah State Tigers Odds Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Gardner-Webb, ATS Winner – Gardner-Webb, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Savannah State averages 9.5 steals per game, which ranks third in the nation. Gardner-Webb ranks 262nd in steals allowed per game (7.3).
The Tigers rank first in three pointers attempted per game (41.8) while the Runnin’ Bulldogs rank 235th in three pointers allowed per game (23.5).
Savannah State ranks 31st in assists per game (16.1) while Gardner-Webb ranks 255th in assists allowed per game (14.9).
The Tigers rank 16th in rebounds per game (39.5) while the Runnin’ Bulldogs rank 180th (35.2).
Gardner-Webb averages 2.9 blocks per game, which is ranked 188th in the nation. Savannah State ranks 216th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
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