Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs at UNC Asheville Bulldogs ATS Prediction 01/30/20

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The Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs (7-12, 3-4 BigSou) will be at Kimmel Arena to go head-to-head with the UNC Asheville Bulldogs (9-10, 3-5 BigSou) in a BigSou matchup. Action gets underway at 6 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 30, 2020.

Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs at UNC Asheville Bulldogs Betting Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last outing. The Bulldogs fell to the USC Upstate Spartans, 80-63, while the Runnin’ Bulldogs were defeated by the Charleston Southern Buccaneers, 92-83.

Gardner-Webb did a great job of getting and making free throws (21-29; 72.4 percent) while UNC Asheville held USC Upstate to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.2 (below their season average of 26.6). LJ Thorpe had a good outing for UNC Asheville with 17 points and nine rebounds. Gardner-Webb rallied around Jose Perez, who had 21 points, eight rebounds and five assists.

The Runnin’ Bulldogs dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the most recent contest, Gardner-Webb won 65-55. Gardner-Webb’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over UNC Asheville. The Runnin’ Bulldogs had a rate of 0.204, while the Bulldogs posted a mark of 0.113. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

UNC Asheville should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. UNC Asheville ranks 24th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.3 percent), while Gardner-Webb forces the 81st-fewest turnovers (18.1 percent).

Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs at UNC Asheville Bulldogs Betting Pick

Pick: SU Winner – UNC Asheville, ATS Winner – UNC Asheville, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • UNC Asheville ranks seventh in three pointers allowed per game (15.8) while Gardner-Webb ranks 268th (27.1).
  • The Runnin’ Bulldogs rank 121st in assists per game (13.4) while the Bulldogs rank 177th in assists allowed per game (13.8).
  • The Bulldogs rank 18th in steals per game (9.0) while the Runnin’ Bulldogs rank 145th (6.2).
  • Gardner-Webb ranks 154th in rebounds per game (35.7) while UNC Asheville ranks 268th (31.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Runnin’ Bulldogs have scored an average of 68.0 points per game (1.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 66.8 points per game (2.9 below their season average).
  • The Bulldogs have been outscored by an average of 0.6 points in their last five games. For the season, UNC Asheville has defeated opponents by an average of 3.2 points.