Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs vs Tennessee Volunteers Matchup

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

Gardner-Webb vs Tennessee Prediction

Betting on today's Runnin' Bulldogs and Volunteers game? Catch the action at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, TN, as the Volunteers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on SEC. The over/under for this game is set at 141.5 points, and Tennessee is favored by -27.5 against Gardner-Webb in a non-conference matchup.

Gardner-Webb vs. Tennessee Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs at Tennessee Volunteers
  • Where: Knoxville at Thompson-Boling Arena
  • Date: Monday, November 4th
  • Betting Odds TENN -27.5, GARDWB +2250 | TENN -9450 O/U 141.5

Runnin' Bulldogs Preview: Is a Road Win Possible for Gardner-Webb?

Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs Records

Gardner-Webb finished last season with a 14-16 overall record, going 12-6 in Big South play. At home, they had a 7-5 record, but their average scoring margin was -1.5 points. On the road, they went 7-11, with a -3.9 average margin.

Against the spread, the Runnin' Bulldogs were 15-15, including an 11-7 mark on the road. They were 9-5 straight-up when favored and 6-8 ATS. As underdogs, they went 5-11 straight-up and 9-7 ATS. Their games averaged 146.7 points, and they had a 19-11 O/U record, with an average line of 144.5 points.

Runnin' Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs Offense Stats

Last season, Gardner-Webb averaged 73.5 points per game, ranking 162nd in possessions per game with 66.3. They shot 43% from the field, placing 266th, and had an effective field goal percentage of 49%, ranking 255th. The Bulldogs struggled inside, shooting 48% on two-pointers, which was 312th nationally.

From beyond the arc, Gardner-Webb made 7.5 threes per game, shooting 34% from deep, ranking 139th. They attempted 21.8 threes per game, placing 187th. At the free-throw line, they made 13.4 per game, ranking 206th.

Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs Top Returning Offensive Players

Isaiah Richards and Ademide Badmus are key returning players for the Bulldogs. Both forwards played 33 games last season, averaging 5.6 points and 4.5 rebounds per game.

Runnin' Bulldogs Team Defense

Gardner-Webb allowed 73.2 points per game last season, ranking 209th in the country. Opponents shot 31.4% from 3-point range against them, placing the Runnin' Bulldogs 159th in that category. They also gave up 20.9 free throw attempts per game, ranking 270th nationally.

Gardner-Webb averaged 5.9 steals per game, ranking 271st in the nation. They also struggled in blocking shots, averaging just 2.4 per game, which ranked 331st.

Volunteers Preview: Is a Home Win Possible for Tennessee?

Tennessee Volunteers Records

Tennessee finished last season with a 24-8 record, going 14-5 in SEC play. At home, they were dominant, posting a 15-3 record and a +17.1 average scoring margin. On the road, they went 9-5, with a +4.5 margin.

Against the spread, the Volunteers were 16-15, and they went 22-5 straight-up as the favorite. Their average over/under line was 145.8 points, and their games averaged 147.3 points per game, resulting in a 16-16 O/U record.

Volunteers Offense Breakdown

Tennessee Volunteers Offense Stats

Last season, Tennessee averaged 79.5 points per game, ranking 141st in possessions per game with 67.3. They shot 44% from the field, placing 223rd, and had an effective field goal percentage of 51%, ranking 192nd. The Vols made 8.7 three-pointers per game, ranking 62nd, and attempted 25.5 per game, ranking 39th, with a 34% success rate from beyond the arc, placing 193rd. They also made 15.9 free throws per game, ranking 54th.

Tennessee Volunteers Top Returning Offensive Players

Chaz Lanier returns after averaging 19.6 points, 1.8 assists, and 4.8 rebounds in 32 games last season. Darlinstone Dubar also returns, having averaged 17.8 points, 1.4 assists, and 6.8 rebounds in 33 games.

Volunteers Team Defense

Last season, Tennessee allowed 67.9 points per game, ranking 67th in the nation. Opponents shot 31.1% from three-point range against them, placing the Volunteers 144th in that category. Tennessee also gave up 20.9 free-throw attempts per game, ranking 268th in the country.

The Volunteers averaged 8 steals per game, ranking 53rd nationally, and recorded 4.7 blocked shots per game, placing them 38th in the country.

Runnin' Bulldogs vs Volunteers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Through their last ten road contests, the Runnin' Bulldogs offense has averaged 74 points per game while allowing an average of 74. Gardner-Webb posted an overall record of 6-4 while going 6-4 ATS.
  • Across their ten previous home games, Tennessee has an ATS mark of 4-6. Their straight up record in these matchups was 7-3 while averaging 78 points per game.
  • Gardner-Webb has done well both straight up and vs the spread as the underdog, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 ATS in their last three games.
  • Through their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Volunteers have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 2-3.

Gardner-Webb vs Tennessee Prediction & Free Pick

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