The Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs (14-9, 5-4 BigSou) will be at Willett Hall to take on the Longwood Lancers (13-12, 3-7 BigSou) in a BigSou matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7, 2019.
Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs vs. Longwood Lancers ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Lancers were blown out by the Campbell Fighting Camels, 83-62, while the Runnin’ Bulldogs edged the UNC Asheville Bulldogs, 82-81.
Gardner-Webb’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over UNC Asheville. The Runnin’ Bulldogs had a rate of 14.0 (better than their season average of 15.2), while the Bulldogs posted a mark of 17.1. Longwood, meanwhile, held Campbell to an offensive rebounding percentage of 14.8 (below their season average of 25.5). Juan Munoz played well for Longwood with 14 points. David Efianayi, meanwhile played well for Gardner-Webb, putting up 23 points and five assists.
This series was highly competitive last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Runnin’ Bulldogs won the last matchup 60-57. Gardner-Webb won the rebounding battle. The Runnin’ Bulldogs had more offensive rebounds (11 vs. six), defensive rebounds (27 vs. 25) and total rebounds (38 vs. 31). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
This has potential to be a sloppy game for the offense of Longwood. Longwood ranks 311th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.5 percent), while the gambling defense of Gardner-Webb forces the 76th-most turnovers in the country (21.3 percent).
Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs at Longwood Lancers ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Gardner-Webb, ATS Winner – Gardner-Webb, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Longwood averages 27.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 23rd in the country. Gardner-Webb ranks 261st in three pointers allowed per game (26.6).
- The Lancers rank 132nd in rebounds per game (36.2) while the Runnin’ Bulldogs rank 150th in rebounds allowed per game (35.2).
- The Runnin’ Bulldogs rank 58th in assists per game (15.1) while the Lancers rank 149th in assists allowed per game (13.4).
- Gardner-Webb ranks 33rd in steals per game (7.9) while Longwood ranks 106th (6.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Lancers have been outscored by an average of 12.0 points in their last five games. For the season, Longwood has defeated opponents by an average of 1.0 point.
- During their last five games, the Runnin’ Bulldogs have scored an average of 77.2 points per game (1.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 78.6 points per game (8.8 above their season average).
