The High Point Panthers (7-17, 4-7 BigSou), 12-point underdogs, will be at Paul Porter Arena to meet the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs (9-14, 5-6 BigSou) in a BigSou matchup. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 138 points and action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, February 10, 2020.
High Point Panthers at Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs ATS Odds
The Runnin’ Bulldogs had no trouble getting past the USC Upstate Spartans in their last contest, 88-57, despite being 1-point underdogs. The Panthers, on the other hand, were beat by the Radford Highlanders, 81-70, and were unable to cover as 6.5-point underdogs. Both games finished over their projected point totals. The Gardner-Webb game finished 4.5 points over the projected point total of 140.5, while the High Point game finished 17 points over the projected point total of 134.
The Runnin’ Bulldogs, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.492, had a fantastic mark of 0.629 and had a better turnover percentage (16.1 vs. 17.5). High Point, on the other hand, held Radford to an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.1 (below their season average of 30.4). Jaheam Cornwall played a key role for Gardner-Webb with 21 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, High Point was led by Jamal Wright, who contributed 17 points.
In their first matchup this year, Nate Johnson led the Runnin’ Bulldogs to a 79-76 victory. He put up 29 points and eight rebounds. Gardner-Webb was unable to cover as a 6.5-point favorite and the two teams combined for 155 points, which was well over the projected point total of 131.5. One of Gardner-Webb’s largest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They made 27 trips to the line, while High Point went 18 times.
Panthers games have typically finished over the total (57.1 percent). High Point comes into the contest with records of 7-17 straight up (SU) and 8-13 against the spread (ATS).
A little over half of Runnin’ Bulldogs games have finished over the total. Additionally, Gardner-Webb owns records of 9-14 SU and 10-11 ATS.
High Point could dominate the offensive glass in this meeting. The Panthers are among the NCAA’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 27th in offensive rebounding percentage at 34.2 percent. Meanwhile, Gardner-Webb ranks 263rd in the country at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 70.3 percent.
High Point Panthers at Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Gardner-Webb, ATS Winner – Gardner-Webb, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- High Point ranks 42nd in rebounds allowed per game (31.8) while Gardner-Webb ranks 195th (36.1).
- The Runnin’ Bulldogs rank 117th in steals per game (6.5) while the Panthers rank 227th (5.0).
- Gardner-Webb ranks 51st in blocks per game (4.2) while High Point ranks 133rd in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
- The Runnin’ Bulldogs rank 111th in assists per game (13.7) while the Panthers rank 260th in assists allowed per game (16.1).
- Gardner-Webb ranks 124th in three pointers attempted per game (22.4) while High Point ranks 257th in three pointers allowed per game (25.5).
- Gardner-Webb is 1-5 ATS at home, while High Point is 5-6 ATS on the road.
- The total has gone under in 6 of the Panthers’ 11 road games, while 3 of the Runnin’ Bulldogs’ 6 home games have gone over.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, High Point and Gardner-Webb have both had 3 overs and 2 unders.
- The Panthers are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Runnin’ Bulldogs are 2-3.
- The Panthers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.2, down from 9.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Runnin’ Bulldogs have scored an average of 76.6 points per game (8.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.8 points per game (1.8 above their season average).
