The Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs (0-2) and their great offense travel to North Carolina to take on the sixth-ranked Tar Heels (2-0) and their exceptional defense. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, November 15, 2019, and will air on ACC Network.
Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs vs. North Carolina Tar Heels Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Tar Heels defeated the UNCW Seahawks, 78-62, while the Runnin’ Bulldogs lost to the Western Carolina Catamounts, 71-59.
North Carolina played a flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.222 and a turnover percentage of 8.6. For those same stats, UNCW was 0.097 and 12.5, respectively. Gardner-Webb, on the other hand, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.439 vs. 0.464). North Carolina’s Cole Anthony had a good game, putting up 20 points and 10 rebounds. Gardner-Webb, meanwhile, was led by Eric Jamison, who contributed 15 points and seven rebounds.
The Runnin’ Bulldogs have had a solid 20-13 straight up (SU) record since last season, but have had trouble covering the spread (2-6 against the spread (ATS)). Gardner-Webb games have had a tendency to go under the O/U total since last season (71.4 percent).
The Tar Heels, on the other hand, are 27-4 SU and 18-16-4 ATS since last season. North Carolina’s games have had no tendency in regards to the O/U total over that same time frame as there has been an even split between games finishing over and under.
It might turn into a shootout as two of the NCAA’s premier offenses square off. North Carolina ranks 24th with 113.2 points per 100 possessions and Gardner-Webb is 50th (110.9) since the 2018-19 season. Also, the Runnin’ Bulldogs rank 285th in offensive rebounding percentage (25.3 percent), while the Tar Heels rank eighth in defensive rebounding percentage (77.2 percent).
Gardner-Webb vs. North Carolina Betting Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – North Carolina, ATS Winner – North Carolina, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- North Carolina ranks first in rebounds per game (44.4) while Gardner-Webb ranks 238th (34.2).
- The Runnin’ Bulldogs rank 77th in blocks allowed per game (2.9) while the Tar Heels rank 236th (4.5).
- Gardner-Webb averages 6.7 steals per game, which ranks 97th in the nation. North Carolina ranks 204th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
- The Tar Heels average 23.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 100th in the NCAA. The Runnin’ Bulldogs rank 309th in three pointers allowed per game (27.2).
- North Carolina averages 18.6 assists per game, which ranks second in the nation. Gardner-Webb ranks 182nd in assists allowed per game (13.4).
