Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs vs High Point Panthers Matchup

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

Gardner-Webb vs High Point 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 ESPN+. The game will be played at Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena in High Point, NC. The over/under for this Big South conference contest is set at 157 points, with High Point being favored by -11.5 at home against Gardner-Webb.

Gardner-Webb vs. High Point Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs at High Point Panthers
Where: High Point at Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena
Date: Saturday, January 11th
Betting Odds HPNT -11.5, GARDWB +425 | HPNT -575 O/U 157

Runnin' Bulldogs Preview: Will Gardner-Webb Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?

Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

Gardner-Webb improved to 7-9 on the season with an 89-83 home win over Winthrop on Wednesday. The Bulldogs entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread with the victory.

After leading 37-28 at halftime, Gardner-Webb allowed 55 points in the 2nd half but scored 52 of their own to secure the win. The game’s total points of 172 exceeded the O/U line of 158.5.

Runnin' Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Gardner-Webb's offense put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 48.3% from the field and 47.6% from three-point range (10/21). Their effective field goal percentage was 56.7%, and they were strong at the free-throw line, hitting 84% (21/25).

Kelton Talford led the way with 21 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 81.8% (9/11). Anthony Selden added 20 points, while Darryl Simmons II and Nick Johnson each contributed 17 points, with Simmons hitting 5 threes at 62.5% efficiency.

Runnin' Bulldogs Team Defense

Gardner-Webb's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points on 48% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to make 19 of 39 two-point attempts, also at a 48% clip.

From beyond the arc, the Runnin' Bulldogs allowed 10 threes on 21 attempts, with the other team shooting 47% from deep. Gardner-Webb also sent them to the line 25 times, where they converted 21 free throws, an 84% rate. Additionally, Gardner-Webb gave up 15 offensive rebounds.

Panthers Preview: Can the High Point Offense Score Enough at Home?

High Point Panthers Recent Game/Games

High Point improved to 12-4 on the season with a 93-79 road win over Charleston Southern on Wednesday. Entering the game as -8.5 favorites, the Panthers covered the spread.

High Point led 44-30 at halftime and scored 49 points in the 2nd half, though they also allowed 49 points. The game’s total points of 172 exceeded the O/U line of 151.5.

Panthers Offense Breakdown

High Point's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 93 points with a field goal percentage of 53.1%. They connected on 54.5% of their three-point attempts, going 6-for-11 from deep, and were nearly perfect at the free-throw line, hitting 19 of 21 for 90.5%.

Taje' Kelly and Daylen Berry each scored 26 points, with Berry hitting 6 threes at a 54.5% clip. Kezza Giffa added 22 points, shooting 66.7% from the field, while RJ Johnson contributed 21 points and 6 assists.

Panthers Team Defense

Despite High Point's defensive efforts, they gave up 79 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 42% from the field. The Panthers allowed 23 made field goals on 54 attempts.

From beyond the arc, High Point's defense allowed 10 threes on 24 attempts, a 41% shooting rate. Their opponents also went to the line 31 times, making 23 free throws for 74%. The Panthers gave up 10 offensive rebounds.

Runnin' Bulldogs vs Panthers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last ten road contests, the Runnin' Bulldogs offense has averaged 72 points per game while allowing an average of 76. Gardner-Webb posted an overall record of 4-6 while going 6-4 ATS.
High Point has played well in their previous three home games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 95 points per game while allowing 87. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
Through their last three games as the underdog, the Runnin' Bulldogs have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Panthers have a strong straight up record of 3-2. In addition, their ATS record was 3-2 in these scenarios.