Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs vs Queens (NC) Royals Matchup

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

Queens (NC) vs Gardner-Webb Prediction

Betting on today's Royals 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+. The over/under for this game is set at 155.5 points, and Gardner-Webb is favored by -6 against Queens (NC) in a non-conference matchup.

Queens (NC) vs. Gardner-Webb Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Queens (NC) Royals at Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs
Where: Boiling Springs at Paul Porter Arena
Date: Saturday, December 14th
Betting Odds GARDWB -6, QUEEN +195 | GARDWB -244 O/U 155.5

Royals Preview: Are Queens (NC) Ready for a Road Win?

Queens (NC) Royals Recent Game/Games

Queens (NC) improved to 3-5 on the season with an 81-78 road win over VMI on Saturday. The Royals, who were -2 favorites going into the game, covered the spread with the victory.

Queens led 46-33 at halftime but allowed VMI to score 45 points in the 2nd half while putting up 35 of their own. The total points for the game reached 159, surpassing the O/U line of 153.5.

Royals Offense Breakdown

The Royals put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 60.4% from the field and 42.9% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 67.9%, thanks in part to hitting 71.9% of their two-point attempts.

Rickey Bradley Jr. struggled, shooting just 20.0% overall and 16.7% from three, but still managed to score 19 points. TJ Johnson added 17 points, hitting 4 of 8 from deep, while Augustinas Kiudulas and Leo Colimerio each contributed 15 points, with Colimerio shooting 75.0% from the field.

Royals Team Defense

Queens (NC) gave up 78 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 44% from the field on 25 of 56 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 53% shooting, as the other team connected on 14 of 26 two-point shots.

From three-point range, Queens (NC) saw their opponents hit 11 of 30 attempts, good for 36%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 20 times, where they made 17, shooting 85%. Queens (NC) limited the damage on the boards, giving up just 6 offensive rebounds.

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

Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

Gardner-Webb fell to 4-6 on the season after a 78-77 home loss to North Carolina Central on Saturday. The Runnin' Bulldogs were -6 favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread.

Gardner-Webb led 41-28 at halftime but allowed 50 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36. The total points for the game hit 155, surpassing the O/U line of 148.

Runnin' Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Gardner-Webb's offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 77 points with a 54.9% field goal percentage. They were particularly effective inside, shooting 67.6% on two-point attempts, while their three-point shooting lagged at 29.4%.

Po'Boigh King led the way with 28 points, and Anthony Selden added 25, hitting 69.2% of his shots. The Runnin' Bulldogs also got 16 assists, with Isaac Parson contributing 7 along with 13 points.

Runnin' Bulldogs Team Defense

Gardner-Webb's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 78 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 54% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they allowed 67% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team going 23/34.

From beyond the arc, Gardner-Webb held the opponent to 29% shooting, as they made just 5 of 17 three-point attempts. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 16 of those attempts, shooting 57%. Gardner-Webb also gave up 11 offensive rebounds.

Royals vs Runnin' Bulldogs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Royals last ten road games, the team averaged 72 points per game while allowing 80. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 4-6, while going 4-6 straight-up.
In their last three games at home, the Runnin' Bulldogs have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 72 points per game in this stretch.
Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Royals have gone 2-7-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-8.
Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Runnin' Bulldogs have gone 4-6 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 7-3.