The Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs (10-5, 1-0 BigSou) will be at the John W. Pope Jr. Convocation Center to challenge the Campbell Fighting Camels (7-7) in a BigSou matchup. Action gets underway at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs at Campbell Fighting Camels ATS Odds
In their last game, the Fighting Camels beat the UNCW Seahawks, 97-93, while the Runnin’ Bulldogs fell to the VCU Rams, 69-57.
Campbell’s 7.8 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over UNCW, who had a mark of 19.4. Gardner-Webb, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.231 vs. 0.203). Chris Clemons had a good game for Campbell with 44 points, eight rebounds and five steals. Jose Perez, meanwhile had a solid performance for Gardner-Webb, putting up 16 points and five rebounds.
This was a highly contested series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the last game, the Fighting Camels won 78-70. The Fighting Camels’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Runnin’ Bulldogs. Campbell had a rate of 13.0, while Gardner-Webb posted a mark of 16.5. This will be the first contest of the year between these two teams.
Clemons has been playing at a high level recently for Campbell, averaging 0 points over the last five games.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, this appears to be a balanced matchup. The elite Campbell offense ranks 33rd in the country in that metric at 0.552, while the elite Gardner-Webb defense is ranked 49th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.459).
Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs at Campbell Fighting Camels Odds Pick
Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Campbell, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Campbell ranks 67th in three pointers attempted per game (28.9) while Gardner-Webb ranks 225th in three pointers allowed per game (26.2).
- The Runnin’ Bulldogs rank 28th in steals per game (8.4) while the Fighting Camels rank 94th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
- Campbell ranks 33rd in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while Gardner-Webb ranks 90th (3.4).
- The Runnin’ Bulldogs rank 113th in rebounds per game (36.9) while the Fighting Camels rank 236th (33.7).
- Gardner-Webb averages 16.1 assists per game, which ranks 34th in the country. Campbell ranks 102nd in assists allowed per game (13.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Runnin’ Bulldogs have scored an average of 75.4 points per game (7.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 80.0 points per game (12.9 above their season average).
- The Fighting Camels have been outscored by an average of 0.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Campbell has defeated opponents by an average of 6.5 points.
