Charlotte 49ers vs Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Gardner-Webb vs Charlotte NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Charlotte.

Gardner-Webb vs Charlotte Prediction

Planning on watching today's Runnin' Bulldogs and 49ers game? Catch the action at Halton Arena in Charlotte, NC, as the 49ers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 144.5 points, with Charlotte being favored by -7.5 over Gardner-Webb.

Gardner-Webb vs. Charlotte Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs at Charlotte 49ers
  • Where: Charlotte at Halton Arena
  • Date: Tuesday, November 19th
  • Betting Odds CHARLT -7.5, GARDWB +255 | CHARLT -330 O/U 144.5

Runnin' Bulldogs Preview: Will Gardner-Webb Win on the Road?

Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

Gardner-Webb edged out an 80-79 win over Elon on Friday, November 15th. Playing at home, the Runnin' Bulldogs were -3.5 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 159, surpassing the O/U line of 150.

After trailing 41-40 at halftime, Gardner-Webb tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 38 points while scoring 40 of their own to secure the win.

Runnin' Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Gardner-Webb put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 40.8% from the field. They hit 11 threes at a 37.9% clip, with an effective field goal percentage of 47.9%. Their free-throw shooting was strong, connecting on 82.8% (24/29) of their attempts.

The Runnin' Bulldogs dished out 21 assists and grabbed 14 offensive rebounds. TK Simpkins and Nick Dorn led the team with 17 points each, while Darryl Simmons II knocked down 4 threes, shooting 66.7% from deep.

Runnin' Bulldogs Team Defense

Gardner-Webb's defense gave up 79 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field (29/71). They allowed 18 made two-point shots on 42 attempts, a 42% shooting percentage.

From beyond the arc, the opposing team hit 11 of 29 threes, shooting 37%. Gardner-Webb also sent them to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 24 free throws, an 82% rate. The Runnin' Bulldogs gave up 14 offensive rebounds.

49ers Preview: Will the 49ers Live Up to Expectations at Home?

Charlotte improved to 2-0 with a 65-48 win over Richmond on Wednesday. The 49ers, who were -1.5 favorites, covered the spread, while the combined points of 113 fell well under the O/U line of 141.5.

Charlotte led 29-19 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, scoring 36 points and allowing 29 to secure the win.

49ers Offense Breakdown

Charlotte's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 35.3% from the field and 20.8% from three-point range, hitting only 5 of 24 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.2%, but they found success at the free-throw line, making 24 of 30 attempts for 80%.

Nik Graves led the 49ers with 23 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists, shooting 38.5% overall and 33.3% from deep. Dusan Neskovic contributed 14 points on 66.7% shooting, while Kylan Blackmon added 12 points and 3 assists.

49ers Team Defense

Charlotte's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 48 points on 35% shooting. They allowed 13 two-point baskets on 27 attempts, a 48% success rate.

From beyond the arc, Charlotte limited their opponent to 5 threes on 24 attempts, a 20% shooting performance. They also sent them to the line 30 times, where they hit 24 free throws at an 80% clip. Charlotte gave up 8 offensive rebounds.

Runnin' Bulldogs vs 49ers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Gardner-Webb has a 2-3 record in their last five road games. In this stretch, they averaged 70 points per game while allowing 78. The team also performed well vs the spread at 4-1.
  • Through their last five home games, Charlotte has an ATS record of just 1-4. However, their overall record was 2-3 while averaging 69 points per game.
  • Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Runnin' Bulldogs have gone 3-0 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
  • The last ten games that Charlotte was favored, they have an ATS mark of 3-7 while going 7-3 straight up.

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