Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs vs Wofford Terriers Matchup

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

Gardner-Webb vs Wofford Prediction

Planning on watching today's Runnin' Bulldogs and Terriers game? Catch the action at Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium in Spartanburg, SC, as the Terriers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 142.5 points, and Wofford is favored by -4.5 against Gardner-Webb in a non-conference matchup.

Gardner-Webb vs. Wofford Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs at Wofford Terriers
Where: Spartanburg at Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium
Date: Wednesday, December 4th
Betting Odds WOFF -4.5, GARDWB +149 | WOFF -183 O/U 142.5

Runnin' Bulldogs Preview: Can Gardner-Webb Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?

Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

Gardner-Webb fell to 4-4 on the season with an 83-74 loss to Belmont on Friday. The Runnin' Bulldogs were +8 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The combined points of 157 went over the pre-game O/U line of 152.5.

Gardner-Webb led 44-37 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 30 points while allowing 46 to Belmont.

Runnin' Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Gardner-Webb's offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 43.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They connected on 51.2% of their two-point attempts, while hitting just 30.4% from beyond the arc, going 7-for-23 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they were 11-for-14, good for 78.6%.

The Runnin' Bulldogs grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 12 assists. Darryl Simmons II led the way with 23 points, shooting 9-for-20 overall and 3-for-8 from three. Anthony Selden added 19 points, hitting 7-of-14 shots, and Tyler Lundblade contributed 15 points, making 4-of-8 from deep.

Runnin' Bulldogs Team Defense

Gardner-Webb's defense gave up 83 points in their last game, with their opponent shooting 44% from the field on 33 of 74 attempts. They struggled to contain two-point shots, allowing 65% shooting on 25 of 38 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Gardner-Webb held their opponent to 22% shooting, as they made 8 of 36 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, their opponent shot 77%, hitting 14 of 18. Gardner-Webb also allowed 12 offensive rebounds.

Terriers Preview: Can the Terriers Live Up to the Hype at Home?

Wofford Terriers Recent Game/Games

Wofford improved to 3-5 on the season with a 74-54 home win over North Alabama on Sunday. The Terriers, favored by 4.5 points, covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 128 fell short of the 145 O/U line.

Wofford dominated early, leading 43-21 at halftime, but allowed North Alabama to score 33 points in the 2nd half while adding 31 of their own.

Terriers Offense Breakdown

Wofford's offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 47.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54%. They hit 57.5% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 30.4% of their threes.

The Terriers grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists. Dillon Bailey led the way with 18 points, hitting 4 of 8 from three-point range. Donte Bacchus was efficient, shooting 80% overall and 66.7% from deep.

Terriers Team Defense

Wofford's defense allowed 54 points in their last game, with their opponent shooting 47% from the field on 30/63 shooting. Inside the arc, they gave up 23/40 shooting for 57%.

From three-point range, Wofford's opponent shot 7/23, or 30%. They also went 7/11 from the free-throw line, hitting 63% of their attempts. Wofford allowed 15 offensive rebounds.

Runnin' Bulldogs vs Terriers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Gardner-Webb has a 2-3 record in their last five road games. In this stretch, they averaged 68 points per game while allowing 71. The team also performed well vs the spread at 4-1.
Across their last three home contests, Wofford has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 76 points per game.
Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Gardner-Webb has an ATS mark of 2-1 while going 0-3 straight up.
Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Wofford has an ATS mark of 4-5-1 while going 8-2 straight up.