Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs vs High Point Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/11/25
Looking to win big? The Runnin’ Bulldogs and Panthers face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Panthers are hosting the game at Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena in High Point, NC. The over/under for this Big South conference contest is set at 157 points, with High Point being favored by -11.5 at home against Gardner-Webb.
GARDNER-WEBB RUNNIN’ BULLDOGS VS HIGH POINT PANTHERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs +11.5
This game will be played at Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, January 11th.
WHY BET THE GARDNER-WEBB RUNNIN’ BULLDOGS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Panthers.
- Even though we have High Point winning straight-up, we like Gardner-Webb at +11.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 157 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Do the Runnin’ Bulldogs Have What it Takes on the Road?
Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs Recent Game/Games
Gardner-Webb improved to 7-9 on the season with an 89-83 home win over Winthrop on Wednesday. The Runnin’ Bulldogs entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.
Gardner-Webb led 37-28 at halftime but allowed 55 points in the 2nd half while scoring 52 of their own. The total points for the game reached 172, surpassing the O/U line of 158.5.
Gardner-Webb put up 89 points in their latest game, shooting 48.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 56.7%, thanks in part to hitting 47.6% from beyond the arc (10/21). They were strong from the free-throw line as well, connecting on 84% of their attempts (21/25).
Kelton Talford led the way with 21 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 81.8% from the floor. Anthony Selden added 20 points, while Darryl Simmons II and Nick Johnson each contributed 17 points, with Simmons hitting 5 of 8 from three-point range.
Gardner-Webb’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points on 48% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 19 of 39 two-point attempts, also at a 48% clip.
From beyond the arc, Gardner-Webb’s defense allowed 10 threes on 21 attempts, with their opponent shooting 47% from deep. They also sent their opponent to the line 25 times, where they converted 21 free throws for 84%. Gardner-Webb gave up 15 offensive rebounds in the game.
Will the Panthers Come Through as Home Favorites?
High Point Panthers Recent Game/Games
High Point improved to 12-4 on the season with a 93-79 road win over Charleston Southern on Wednesday. The Panthers, who entered the game as -8.5 favorites, covered the spread.
High Point led 44-30 at halftime and scored 49 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 49 points. The game’s total points of 172 exceeded the O/U line of 151.5.
The Panthers put up 93 points in their last game, shooting 53.1% from the field and 54.5% from three-point range, hitting 6 of 11 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.8%, and they were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, making 19 of 21 shots for 90.5%.
Taje’ Kelly and Daylen Berry each scored 26 points, with Berry hitting 6 threes at a 54.5% rate. Kezza Giffa added 22 points, shooting 66.7% overall, while RJ Johnson contributed 21 points and 6 assists.
High Point’s defense gave up 79 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field on 23 of 54 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 13 of 30 shooting, which is 43%.
From three-point range, High Point’s defense conceded 10 of 24 shots, or 41%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 31 times, where they made 23 for 74%. High Point allowed 10 offensive rebounds.