The Charleston Southern Buccaneers (10-9, 4-3 BigSou) will be at Paul Porter Arena to take on the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs (7-11, 3-3 BigSou) in a BigSou matchup. The game gets underway at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.
Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs. Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Runnin’ Bulldogs barely escaped the High Point Panthers 79-76, while the Buccaneers were victorious over the Presbyterian Blue Hose 74-66.
The Buccaneers had a turnover percentage of 12.3 (better than their season average of 17.6) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.560 (above their season average of 0.491). Gardner-Webb, on the other hand, played a nearly perfect game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.346 (above their season average of 0.245) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.0 (above their season average of 27.3). High Point put up marks of 0.271 and 33.3, respectively, for those same stats. Nate Johnson played well for Gardner-Webb with 29 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Charleston Southern received a boost from Phlandrous Fleming Jr., who recorded 25 points and nine rebounds.
This series was highly contested last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Runnin’ Bulldogs won the most recent contest 77-74. Making free throws was one of Gardner-Webb’s largest strengths. They were 14-17 (82.4 percent), while the Buccaneers were just 8-15 (53.3 percent). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs. Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Charleston Southern, ATS Winner – Charleston Southern, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Charleston Southern averages 23.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 105th in the NCAA. Gardner-Webb ranks 274th in three pointers allowed per game (26.8).
- The Runnin’ Bulldogs rank 42nd in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Buccaneers rank 64th (3.0).
- Gardner-Webb averages 6.0 steals per game, which ranks 142nd in the nation. Charleston Southern ranks 147th in steals allowed per game (7.0).
- The Runnin’ Bulldogs rank 169th in rebounds per game (35.4) while the Buccaneers rank 247th (33.0).
- Charleston Southern ranks 125th in assists per game (13.2) while Gardner-Webb ranks 195th in assists allowed per game (14.2).
Bettings Trends:
- The Runnin’ Bulldogs have outscored opponents by an average of 2.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Gardner-Webb has been defeated by an average of 2.6 points.
- During their last five games, the Buccaneers have scored an average of 71.0 points per game (1.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 66.6 points per game (5.2 below their season average).
