Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs vs Georgia Southern Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/17/24

Planning on watching today’s Runnin’ Bulldogs and Eagles game? Catch the action at W. S. Hanner Fieldhouse in Statesboro, GA, as the Eagles hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 151.5 points, and Georgia Southern is favored by -3 at home against Gardner-Webb.

GARDNER-WEBB RUNNIN’ BULLDOGS VS GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs +3

This game will be played at W. S. Hanner Fieldhouse at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 17th.

WHY BET THE GARDNER-WEBB RUNNIN’ BULLDOGS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-74 in favor of the Eagles.
• Even though we have Georgia Southern winning straight-up, we like Gardner-Webb at +3.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 149 points.

Will the Runnin’ Bulldogs Defense Show Up on the Road?

Gardner-Webb’s season continued to be a struggle as they fell to 4-7 after an 85-83 home loss to Queens (NC) on Saturday. The Runnin’ Bulldogs, who were -5.5 favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 44-36 at halftime, Gardner-Webb put up 47 points in the second half but allowed 41, ultimately falling short. The game’s total points of 168 exceeded the O/U line of 155.5.

Gardner-Webb’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 83 points while shooting 61.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 69.2%, thanks in part to their 72.7% shooting on two-pointers and 42.1% from beyond the arc.

Leo Colimerio led the way with 27 points, hitting 3 of 5 from three-point range, while Darryl Simmons II added 23 points, connecting on 3 of 6 from deep. Jamaine Mann was nearly perfect, shooting 7 of 8 from the field, and Malcolm Wilson contributed 11 points on 5 of 6 shooting.

Gardner-Webb’s defense struggled in their last game, allowing 85 points on 61% shooting from the field. The opposing team was especially effective inside, hitting 72% of their two-point attempts (24/33).

From beyond the arc, Gardner-Webb allowed 8 threes on 19 attempts, a 42% clip. They also sent their opponents to the line 22 times, where they converted 11 free throws. Gardner-Webb gave up 9 offensive rebounds.

Can the Eagles Secure a Win at Home?

Georgia Southern dropped to 5-5 on the season after a 77-63 road loss to Louisiana Tech on Friday. The Eagles entered the game as +11.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 140, just under the O/U line of 144.5.

Georgia Southern led 35-33 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring only 28 points while allowing 44 to the Bulldogs.

In their last game, Georgia Southern’s offense struggled, shooting just 38.1% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 47.6%. They made 11 of 31 three-point attempts, hitting 35.5% from deep, while connecting on 40.6% of their two-point shots. At the free-throw line, they went 4 for 6, shooting 66.7%.

The Eagles grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists. Kaden Cooper led the way with 25 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists, shooting 66.7% overall and 60% from three. Daniel Batcho added 22 points and 8 rebounds, hitting 9 of 10 shots from the field.

Georgia Southern struggled defensively, giving up 77 points on 53% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 31 of 58 shots.

Inside the arc, Georgia Southern allowed 61% shooting, with their opponent going 22/36 on two-point attempts. From three-point range, they gave up 9/22 shooting, or 40%.