Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs vs Southeastern Louisiana Lions NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/24

Planning on watching today’s Runnin’ Bulldogs and Lions game? Catch the action at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya in Cancun, Mexico, as the Lions hosts this showdown at 12:30 ET on FloH. Gardner-Webb is favored by -4.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 141.5 points.

GARDNER-WEBB RUNNIN’ BULLDOGS VS SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA LIONS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Southeastern Louisiana Lions +4.5

This game will be played at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya at 12:30 ET on Tuesday, November 26th.

WHY BET THE SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA LIONS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Lions.
• Not only will Southeastern Louisiana pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.

Does Gardner-Webb Have What it Takes to Win as Road Favorites?

Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

Gardner-Webb fell to Charlotte 60-54 on Tuesday, November 19th. The Runnin’ Bulldogs went into the game as +7.5 point underdogs and managed to cover the spread, keeping the game closer than expected.

After trailing 28-27 at halftime, Gardner-Webb scored 27 points in the 2nd half but allowed 32. The game’s total points of 114 were well below the O/U line of 141.

Gardner-Webb’s offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 54 points on 37.3% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.2%, with a rough 23.1% from beyond the arc, hitting only 3 of 13 attempts.

Giancarlo Rosado, Nik Graves, Anthony Selden, and Shahar Lazar each contributed 12 points, with Lazar hitting 2 of 3 from deep. Rosado also added 8 rebounds and 5 assists, while Graves shot just 21.4% from the floor.

Gardner-Webb’s defense held their opponent to just 60 points, allowing a field goal percentage of 36% on 21 of 57 shooting. Inside the arc, they gave up 15 two-pointers on 37 attempts, a 40% shooting rate.

From three-point range, Gardner-Webb’s defense allowed 6 made threes on 20 attempts, a 30% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 12 free throws, shooting 60%. Gardner-Webb gave up 11 offensive rebounds.

Can the Lions Lock in a Home Win?

Southeastern Louisiana Lions Recent Game/Games

The Lions dropped a close one to Wyoming on Friday, losing 64-61 on the road. Despite being +11.5 point underdogs, Southeastern Louisiana kept it tight and covered the spread.

After trailing 36-26 at halftime, the Lions outscored the Cowboys 35-28 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 125 fell short of the 142 O/U line.

Southeastern Louisiana struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 33.3% from the field and 32% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.7%, and they managed only 8 offensive rebounds and 11 assists.

Kam Burton led the way with 20 points in 23 minutes, hitting 4 of 6 from beyond the arc and shooting 77.8% overall. Jordan Nesbitt added 13 points and grabbed 15 rebounds, despite shooting just 38.5% from the field and 20% from three.

Southeastern Louisiana’s defense held their opponent to 64 points on 37% shooting from the field, with 20 made baskets on 54 attempts.

They allowed 15 two-point field goals on 32 attempts (46%) and 5 three-pointers on 22 attempts (22%). Their opponent also went 19/33 from the free-throw line (57%).