Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs vs Winthrop Eagles Matchup

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

Winthrop vs Gardner-Webb Prediction

Planning on watching today's Eagles and Runnin' Bulldogs game? Catch the action at Paul Porter Arena in Boiling Springs, NC, as the Runnin' Bulldogs hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. Winthrop is favored by -2.5 in this Big South conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 157.5 points.

Winthrop vs. Gardner-Webb Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Winthrop Eagles at Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs
Where: Boiling Springs at Paul Porter Arena
Date: Wednesday, January 8th
Betting Odds WINTH -2.5, WINTH -136 | GARDWB +111 O/U 157.5

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Winthrop Eagles Recent Game/Games

Winthrop’s season record dropped to 8-6 after an 87-67 loss to Radford on Saturday. The Eagles, who were -1.5 favorites going into the game, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 154, just over the O/U line of 152.

Winthrop found themselves in a deep hole early, trailing 46-26 at halftime. While they scored 41 points in the second half, they also allowed 41 points, preventing any chance of a comeback.

Eagles Offense Breakdown

Winthrop's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 35.6% from the field and 17.6% from beyond the arc. They managed only 3 assists as a team, but did pull down 14 offensive rebounds.

Zion Walker led the way with 30 points on 9-of-14 shooting, including 2-of-4 from three-point range. Kelton Talford was also efficient, hitting 6-of-9 shots for 15 points and grabbing 8 rebounds.

Eagles Team Defense

Winthrop's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 87 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 51% from the field. They had trouble containing shots inside the arc, where the other team hit 56% of their two-point attempts, going 18/32.

From beyond the arc, Winthrop allowed 10 threes on 22 attempts, a 45% shooting clip. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 21 of those attempts for 87%. Winthrop gave up 14 offensive rebounds as well.

Runnin' Bulldogs Preview: Can Gardner-Webb Grab a Win at Home?

Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

Gardner-Webb improved to 6-9 on the season with a narrow 63-61 win over Presbyterian on Saturday. Playing at home, the Bulldogs entered the game as 3-point favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 124 fell short of the O/U line of 146.5.

After trailing 35-35 at halftime, Gardner-Webb tightened up defensively in the second half, allowing just 26 points while scoring 28 to secure the win.

Runnin' Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Gardner-Webb managed just 63 points in their last game, shooting 43.6% from the field and 27.3% from beyond the arc, hitting only 3 of 11 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.3%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, converting just 57.1% of their 21 attempts.

On the glass, the Runnin' Bulldogs grabbed 16 offensive rebounds, while dishing out only 9 assists. Darryl Simmons II and Kobe Stewart each contributed 16 points, with Simmons adding 9 rebounds. Stewart hit 50% of his threes, going 2 for 4 from deep.

Runnin' Bulldogs Team Defense

Gardner-Webb's defense held their opponent to 61 points, allowing them to shoot 43% from the field with 24 made baskets on 55 attempts. Inside the arc, the opponent connected on 21 of 44 two-point shots, shooting 47%.

From three-point range, Gardner-Webb limited their opponent to just 3 made threes on 11 attempts, a 27% shooting performance. The opponent also struggled at the free-throw line, hitting 12 of 21 for 57%. Gardner-Webb gave up 16 offensive rebounds.

Eagles vs Runnin' Bulldogs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last three games away from home, the Eagles have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 66 points per game in this stretch.
Through their last five home games, Gardner-Webb has an ATS record of just 1-4. However, their overall record was 1-4 while averaging 73 points per game.
In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Runnin' Bulldogs have a straight up record of 1-4 and an ATS mark of 2-3.
Although the Eagles have a strong straight up record in their last three games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 1-2.