The Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs (4-8) will be at the John W. Pope Jr. Convocation Center to challenge the Campbell Fighting Camels (9-3) in a BigSou matchup. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 2, 2020.
Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs at Campbell Fighting Camels ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Fighting Camels defeated the Ohio Bobcats 63-55, while the Runnin’ Bulldogs dismantled the Bob Jones University Bruins 94-70.
Gardner-Webb played a flawless game. They had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 45.9 (above their season average of 25.5) and a turnover percentage of 15.2 (better than their season average of 16.0). Bob Jones University was 16.1 and 23.3, respectively, for those same stats. The Fighting Camels, on the other hand, held the Bobcats to an effective field goal percentage of 0.404 (below their season average of 0.553) and had a better turnover percentage (16.9 vs. 17.6). Cory Gensler played well for Campbell with 10 points, six rebounds and five steals. Meanwhile, Jose Perez played well for Gardner-Webb, recording 25 points, eight rebounds and seven assists.
This was a highly competitive series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the last matchup, the Runnin’ Bulldogs won 79-74. Gardner-Webb did a great job of making free throws (14-18; 77.8 percent). Campbell, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (37.8 vs. 14.3). This will be the first meeting of the year between these two teams.
Gardner-Webb might have a tough time creating turnovers. Campbell ranks 99th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 18.2 percent), while Gardner-Webb forces the 237th-most turnovers (17.8 percent).
Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs vs. Campbell Fighting Camels Odds Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Campbell, ATS Winner – Campbell, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Campbell ranks 55th in three pointers allowed per game (19.5) while Gardner-Webb ranks 255th (27.3).
- The Runnin’ Bulldogs rank 209th in rebounds per game (33.8) while the Fighting Camels rank 257th (31.3).
- Campbell ranks 16th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while Gardner-Webb ranks 51st (2.6).
- The Fighting Camels rank seventh in assists allowed per game (8.8) while the Runnin’ Bulldogs rank 164th (14.5).
- Campbell ranks 31st in steals per game (8.8) while Gardner-Webb ranks 119th (5.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Fighting Camels have scored an average of 54.4 points per game (11.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 47.8 points per game (10.4 below their season average).
- The Runnin’ Bulldogs’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.4, down from 4.8 for the season.
