The Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs (19-11, 10-6 BigSou) welcome the Longwood Lancers (15-15, 5-10 BigSou) to Paul Porter Arena as the regular season finishes up. The game gets underway at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.
Longwood Lancers at Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs ATS Odds
In their last game, the Runnin’ Bulldogs were victorious over the Presbyterian Blue Hose, 78-70, while the Lancers lost a tough one against the Campbell Fighting Camels, 74-72.
Gardner-Webb played a nearly flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.172 (matching their season average) and a turnover percentage of 10.1 (better than their season average of 15.1). Presbyterian had marks of 0.108 and 12.5, respectively, for those same stats. Longwood, on the other hand, held Campbell to an offensive rebounding percentage of 8.7 (below their season average of 24.6). Gardner-Webb received a boost from Jose Perez, who finished with 14 points and 12 rebounds. Lorenzo Phillips played a key role for Longwood with 19 points and five assists.
In their first matchup this year, David Efianayi led the Runnin’ Bulldogs to an 89-88 victory. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 26 points. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Gardner-Webb’s largest advantages. They made 26 trips to the line, while Longwood went 17 times.
It might be a tough matchup for Gardner-Webb on the offensive glass. The Runnin’ Bulldogs rank 286th in offensive rebounding percentage (25.2 percent), while Longwood ranks 47th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.9 percent).
Longwood Lancers at Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Gardner-Webb, ATS Winner – Gardner-Webb, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Longwood averages 27.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 18th in the nation. Gardner-Webb ranks 280th in three pointers allowed per game (27.8).
- The Runnin’ Bulldogs average 7.2 steals per game, which ranks 68th in the country. The Lancers rank 74th in steals allowed per game (5.8).
- The Runnin’ Bulldogs average 14.7 assists per game, which ranks 70th in the country. The Lancers rank 147th in assists allowed per game (13.3).
- Longwood averages 35.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 142nd in the NCAA. Gardner-Webb ranks 184th in rebounds allowed per game (35.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Runnin’ Bulldogs have scored an average of 72.6 points per game (6.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.2 points per game (2.2 below their season average).
- The Lancers have been outscored by an average of 3.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Longwood has defeated opponents by an average of 0.3 points.
