Elon Phoenix vs Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs Matchup

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

Elon vs Gardner-Webb Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Phoenix and Runnin' Bulldogs. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Runnin' Bulldogs at Paul Porter Arena in Boiling Springs, NC. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have Gardner-Webb as the -4.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 149 points.

Elon vs. Gardner-Webb Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Elon Phoenix at Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs
Where: Boiling Springs at Paul Porter Arena
Date: Friday, November 15th
Betting Odds GARDWB -4.5, ELON +160 | GARDWB -190 O/U 149

Phoenix Preview: Will Elon Find a Way to Win on the Road?

Elon Phoenix Recent Game/Games

Elon’s season opener against the Tar Heels on Monday ended in a 90-76 loss. Despite being +28.5 point underdogs, the Phoenix kept the game closer than expected.

Elon trailed 51-39 at halftime but managed to score 37 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. The game’s total points reached 166, surpassing the over/under line of 152.5.

Phoenix Offense Breakdown

Elon put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 41.7% from the field and 42.9% from beyond the arc, hitting 12 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.7%, and they connected on 78.6% of their free throws, going 11-for-14.

RJ Davis led the way with 24 points and 7 assists, despite shooting 36.8% overall and 27.3% from three. Elliot Cadeau contributed 17 points and 8 assists, hitting 3 of 4 threes, while Nick Dorn also added 17 points, making 5 of 10 from deep.

Phoenix Team Defense

Despite giving up 90 points, Elon’s defense held their opponent to 40% shooting from the field. They allowed 32 made field goals on 80 attempts, with their opponent shooting 39% on two-pointers, going 19/48.

From beyond the arc, Elon’s opponent shot 40%, hitting 13 of 32 three-point attempts. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 13 free throws for 81%. Elon gave up 18 offensive rebounds in the game.

Runnin' Bulldogs Preview: Will Gardner-Webb Come Through as Home Favorites?

Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

Gardner-Webb dropped their latest game to Pittsburgh, losing 83-64 on Monday, November 11th. The Runnin' Bulldogs, who were +19.5 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread.

After trailing 38-23 at halftime, Gardner-Webb scored 41 points in the 2nd half but allowed 45. The game’s total points were 147, just under the O/U line of 149.

Runnin' Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Gardner-Webb's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 38.2% from the field and 37.5% on two-point attempts. They hit 40% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 20 threes, but managed only 9 assists as a team.

Ishmael Leggett led the way with 21 points, shooting 77.8% overall and 75% from three. Damian Dunn, Darryl Simmons II, and Cameron Corhen each added 12 points, with Simmons hitting 2 threes at 50% efficiency.

Runnin' Bulldogs Team Defense

Gardner-Webb's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points on 47% shooting from the field. Their opponents were particularly effective inside, hitting 61% of their two-point attempts (22/36).

From beyond the arc, Gardner-Webb allowed 9 threes on 30 attempts, a 30% shooting rate. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 12 (80%).

Phoenix vs Runnin' Bulldogs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their last three road contests, Elon has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 0-3, while averaging 66 points per game.
Across their ten previous home games, Gardner-Webb has an ATS mark of 8-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 6-4 while averaging 74 points per game.
Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Phoenix have a strong record vs the spread going 3-2. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-4.
Over the team's last five games as the favorite, the Runnin' Bulldogs struggled vs the spread going just 2-3. However, they still had a straight up mark of 4-1.