Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs vs Georgia Southern Eagles Matchup

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

Gardner-Webb vs Georgia Southern Prediction

Looking to win big? The Runnin' Bulldogs and Eagles face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Eagles are hosting the game at W. S. Hanner Fieldhouse in Statesboro, GA. The over/under for this game is set at 151.5 points, and Georgia Southern is favored by -3 against Gardner-Webb in a non-conference matchup.

Gardner-Webb vs. Georgia Southern Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs at Georgia Southern Eagles
Where: Statesboro at W. S. Hanner Fieldhouse
Date: Tuesday, December 17th
Betting Odds GAS -3, GARDWB +129 | GAS -164 O/U 151.5

Runnin' Bulldogs Preview: Can Gardner-Webb Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?

Gardner-Webb’s season record dropped to 4-7 after an 85-83 home loss to Queens (NC) on Saturday. The Runnin' Bulldogs went into the game as -5.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread, and the total points of 168 exceeded the over/under line of 155.5.

Gardner-Webb trailed 44-36 at halftime but fought back in the second half, outscoring Queens 47-41. Despite the strong second-half effort, they couldn’t complete the comeback.

Runnin' Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Gardner-Webb's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 83 points on 61.5% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 69.2%, thanks in part to their 72.7% shooting on two-point attempts and 42.1% from beyond the arc.

Leo Colimerio led the way with 27 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep and shooting 66.7% overall. Darryl Simmons II added 23 points, connecting on 3 of 6 from three-point range, while Jamaine Mann was nearly perfect, going 7 for 8 from the field and finishing with 18 points and 7 rebounds.

Runnin' Bulldogs Team Defense

Gardner-Webb's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 85 points on 61% shooting. They allowed their opponent to hit 72% of their two-point attempts, going 24/33 from inside the arc.

From three-point range, Gardner-Webb's opponent shot 42%, making 8 of 19 attempts. They also sent them to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 11 free throws.

Eagles Preview: Do the Eagles Stand a Chance at Home?

Georgia Southern’s season record dropped to 5-5 following a 77-63 road loss to Louisiana Tech on Friday. The Eagles entered the game as +11.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The combined points for the game were 140, falling short of the 144.5 O/U line.

Georgia Southern led 35-33 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 28 points while allowing 44.

Eagles Offense Breakdown

Georgia Southern struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 38.1% from the field and 40.6% on two-point attempts. They hit 35.5% from beyond the arc, making 11 threes, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 47.6%. The Eagles also connected on 66.7% of their free throws, going 4-for-6 from the line.

Kaden Cooper led the way with 25 points, shooting 66.7% overall and 60% from three-point range. Daniel Batcho was nearly perfect, hitting 9 of 10 shots for 22 points, while Bradley Douglas added 20 points, making 3 threes at a 50% clip. Georgia Southern also grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists in the game.

Eagles Team Defense

Georgia Southern's defense struggled, giving up 77 points on 53% shooting from the field. They allowed 31 made baskets on 58 attempts.

Inside the arc, the Eagles gave up 22 two-point field goals on 36 attempts, a 61% shooting percentage. From three-point range, they allowed 9 made threes on 22 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 40%. Georgia Southern sent the other team to the line 10 times, where they made 6 free throws.

Runnin' Bulldogs vs Eagles Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last three road contests, the Runnin' Bulldogs offense has averaged 72 points per game while allowing an average of 78. Gardner-Webb posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 1-2 ATS.
Although Georgia Southern has a straight up record of 2-8 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 4-5-1. The team averaged 73 points per game in these games.
Looking back on the team's last three games as the underdog, the Runnin' Bulldogs have a straight up record of 0-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-2.
Over the team's last five games as the favorite, the Eagles struggled vs the spread going just 1-2-2. However, they still had a straight up mark of 4-1.