Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs vs Southeastern Louisiana Lions Matchup

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

Gardner-Webb vs Southeastern Louisiana Prediction

Betting on today's Runnin' Bulldogs and Lions game? Catch the action at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya in Cancun, Mexico, as the Lions hosts this showdown at 12:30 ET on FloH. Gardner-Webb is favored by -4.5 in this non-conference contest against Southeastern Louisiana. The game's over/under currently sits at 141.5 points.

Gardner-Webb vs. Southeastern Louisiana Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs at Southeastern Louisiana Lions
Where: Cancun at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya
Date: Tuesday, November 26th
Betting Odds GARDWB -4.5, GARDWB -182 | SELOU +148 O/U 141.5

Runnin' Bulldogs Preview: Can the Runnin' Bulldogs Grab a Win in Cancun?

Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

Gardner-Webb fell to Charlotte 60-54 on Tuesday, November 19th, in an away game. Entering as +7.5 point underdogs, the Runnin' Bulldogs managed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 114 fell well short of the O/U line of 141.

Gardner-Webb trailed 28-27 at halftime and scored 27 points in the 2nd half, but allowed 32 points to Charlotte after the break.

Runnin' Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Gardner-Webb's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 54 points with a field goal percentage of 37.3%. Their effective field goal percentage was even lower at 39.2%, and they hit only 23.1% of their three-point attempts, going 3-for-13 from beyond the arc.

Giancarlo Rosado, Nik Graves, Anthony Selden, and Shahar Lazar each contributed 12 points, with Lazar hitting 2 of 3 from deep. Rosado also added 8 rebounds and 5 assists, while Robert Braswell IV chipped in 11 points, shooting 57.1% overall and 50% from three.

Runnin' Bulldogs Team Defense

Gardner-Webb's defense held their opponent to just 60 points on 36% shooting from the field. They limited their opponent's two-point shooting to 40% (15/37).

From beyond the arc, Gardner-Webb's defense allowed 6 threes on 20 attempts, a 30% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 20 times, where they made 12 free throws (60%).

Lions Preview: Is a Home Win Possible for Southeastern Louisiana?

Southeastern Louisiana Lions Recent Game

The Lions fell 64-61 on Friday, November 22nd, in an away game against Wyoming. Entering the game as +11.5 point underdogs, Southeastern Louisiana kept it closer than expected, covering the spread.

After trailing 36-26 at halftime, the Lions tightened things up in the 2nd half, outscoring Wyoming 35-28. The game’s total points of 125 came in well below the O/U line of 142.

Lions Offense Breakdown

Southeastern Louisiana struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 33.3% from the field and 32% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.7%, and they managed only 8 offensive rebounds and 11 assists as a team.

Kam Burton was a bright spot, scoring 20 points in 23 minutes, hitting 4 of 6 threes and shooting 77.8% overall. Jordan Nesbitt added 13 points and 15 rebounds, but shot just 38.5% from the field and 1 of 5 from three.

Lions Team Defense

Southeastern Louisiana's defense held their opponent to just 64 points, allowing them to shoot 37% from the field on 20 of 54 attempts. Inside the arc, the opponent shot 46%, converting 15 of 32 two-point attempts.

From beyond the arc, Southeastern Louisiana limited their opponent to 5 made threes on 22 attempts, a 22% shooting performance. The opponent also struggled from the free-throw line, hitting 19 of 33 for 57%. Southeastern Louisiana gave up 17 offensive rebounds.

Runnin' Bulldogs vs Lions Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their last three road contests, Gardner-Webb has a 3-0 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 68 points per game.
When looking at their past five home matchups, Southeastern Louisiana has an ATS record of 5-0 while averaging 67 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
Through their last three games as the betting underdog, the Lions have a strong record vs the spread going 3-0. Their straight up mark in these contests is 0-3.
Through their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Runnin' Bulldogs have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 0-3.