Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs vs Presbyterian Blue Hose Matchup

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

Presbyterian vs Gardner-Webb Prediction

Betting on today's Blue Hose and Runnin' Bulldogs game? Catch the action at Paul Porter Arena in Boiling Springs, NC, as the Runnin' Bulldogs hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. This Big South conference matchup has an over/under of 146.5 points, and Gardner-Webb is favored to win by -3.5 at home vs. Presbyterian.

Presbyterian vs. Gardner-Webb Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Presbyterian Blue Hose at Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs
Where: Boiling Springs at Paul Porter Arena
Date: Saturday, January 4th
Betting Odds GARDWB -3.5, PRESB +138 | GARDWB -166 O/U 146.5

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Presbyterian Blue Hose Recent Game/Games

Presbyterian improved to 5-8 on the season with a 68-60 win over Longwood on Thursday. The Blue Hose were +3 underdogs going into the game but covered the spread with the win.

Presbyterian trailed 36-33 at halftime but held Longwood to just 24 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35 themselves. The total points for the game were 128, falling short of the 142.5 O/U line.

Blue Hose Offense Breakdown

Presbyterian's offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 40.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.4%, with a tough night from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 20 attempts (15%).

Inside, they connected on 55.9% of their two-point shots, and went 21 of 28 from the free-throw line (75%). Elijah Tucker led the way with 20 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 8 of 11 from the field.

Blue Hose Team Defense

Presbyterian's defense held their opponent to 60 points, with a field goal percentage of 40% (22/54). They allowed 19 two-point field goals on 34 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, the opponent shot just 15%, hitting 3 of 20 three-point attempts. Presbyterian also sent them to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 21 free throws (75%).

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Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

Gardner-Webb fell to 5-9 on the season after a 72-63 road loss to Charleston Southern on Thursday. The Runnin' Bulldogs entered the game as 2-point favorites but failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 36-24 at halftime, Gardner-Webb put up 39 points in the second half while allowing 36. The total points for the game were 135, under the O/U line of 151.5.

Runnin' Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Gardner-Webb struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 33.9% from the field and 11.1% from three-point range, connecting on only 2 of 18 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 35.5%, and they managed just 4 assists as a team.

DJ Patrick and RJ Johnson both shot 50% from the field, with Patrick hitting 4 of 9 from deep. Taje' Kelly contributed 16 rebounds, while Darryl Simmons II had a rough shooting night, going 4 for 17 overall and 1 for 7 from beyond the arc.

Runnin' Bulldogs Team Defense

Gardner-Webb's defense gave up 72 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 39% from the field on 23 of 58 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 16 of 29 shooting for 55%.

From three-point range, Gardner-Webb's defense held their opponents to 7 of 29 shooting, or 24%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 30 times, where they made 19 for 63%. Gardner-Webb gave up 11 offensive rebounds.

Blue Hose vs Runnin' Bulldogs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last ten road games, Presbyterian has an ATS record of just 6-4. However, their overall record was 2-8 while averaging 69 points per game.
When looking at their past five home matchups, Gardner-Webb has an ATS record of 1-4 while averaging 73 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Blue Hose have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 2-1.
Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Runnin' Bulldogs have a straight up record of 6-4. But, their mark vs the spread was just 3-7.