Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs vs Pittsburgh Panthers Matchup

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

Gardner-Webb vs Pittsburgh Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Runnin' Bulldogs versus the Panthers? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ACC. The game will be played at Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, PA. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 150.5 points, and Pittsburgh is favored by -18.5 at home against Gardner-Webb.

Gardner-Webb vs. Pittsburgh Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs at Pittsburgh Panthers
Where: Pittsburgh at Petersen Events Center
Date: Monday, November 11th
Betting Odds PITT -18.5, GARDWB +1290 | PITT -3000 O/U 150.5

Runnin' Bulldogs Preview: Can the Runnin' Bulldogs Pull Off a Win at Pittsburgh?

Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

Gardner-Webb picked up an 88-82 road win over North Carolina Central on Friday, November 8th. Entering the game as +1.5 point underdogs, the Runnin' Bulldogs not only got the win but also covered the spread.

Gardner-Webb led 47-38 at halftime and added 41 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 44 points. The total points for the game were 170, surpassing the O/U line of 142.5.

Runnin' Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Gardner-Webb put up 88 points in their last game, shooting an impressive 69.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 72.3%, with a dominant 74.5% shooting on two-pointers (41/55) and 40% from beyond the arc (4/10).

Anthony Selden led the way with 26 points, hitting 10 of 15 shots. Darryl Simmons II was nearly perfect, shooting 8 of 9 and adding 18 points and 6 rebounds. Josh Smith contributed 21 points and 5 assists, connecting on 3 of 5 from three-point range.

Runnin' Bulldogs Team Defense

Gardner-Webb's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 82 points on 49% shooting from the field. The Runnin' Bulldogs allowed 60% shooting on two-point attempts, with their opponents hitting 26 of 43 shots inside the arc.

From three-point range, Gardner-Webb held their opponents to 25% shooting, as they made just 5 of 20 attempts. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 15 free throws for 75%. Gardner-Webb also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.

Panthers Preview: Can the Pittsburgh Offense Score Enough at Home?

Pittsburgh Panthers Recent Game/Games

Pittsburgh improved to 2-0 on the season with an 83-68 win over Murray State on Friday. The Panthers were -13 point favorites and covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 151 just went over the O/U line of 150.5.

Pitt led 41-39 at halftime but clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, holding the Racers to 29 points while scoring 42 of their own to pull away.

Panthers Offense Breakdown

Pittsburgh put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 50.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.5%. They hit 42.1% of their threes (8/19) and connected on 55.9% of their two-point attempts (19/34), though they struggled at the free-throw line, making just 63.6% (21/33).

Jaland Lowe led the way with 20 points, while Ishmael Leggett and Damian Dunn each added 19, with Dunn hitting 3 of 5 from deep. Cameron Corhen was efficient inside, shooting 75% (6/8) and grabbing 10 rebounds.

Panthers Team Defense

Even with Pittsburgh's defense giving up 68 points, they allowed the opponent to shoot 50% from the field. The Panthers struggled to contain two-point shots, with the other team hitting 55% (19/34) of their attempts.

From beyond the arc, Pittsburgh's defense allowed 8 three-pointers on 19 attempts, a 42% shooting rate. The opponent also went to the line 33 times, making 21 free throws (63%). Pittsburgh gave up 9 offensive rebounds.

Runnin' Bulldogs vs Panthers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last three road games, Gardner-Webb has averaged 74 points per game while allowing 81. The team's record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-1.
In their last three home games, Pittsburgh has averaged 72 points per game while allowing 68. The team's record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-0-1.
Through their last five games as the underdog, the Runnin' Bulldogs have an ATS record of 4-1 and a straight up mark of 3-2.
The Panthers have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 5-0 straight up and 5-0 against the spread.