Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs vs Pittsburgh Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/11/24
Planning on watching today’s Runnin’ Bulldogs and Panthers game? Catch the action at Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, PA, as the Panthers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ACC. The over/under for this game is set at 150.5 points, and Pittsburgh is favored by -18.5 against Gardner-Webb in a non-conference matchup.
GARDNER-WEBB RUNNIN’ BULLDOGS VS PITTSBURGH PANTHERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs +18.5
This game will be played at Petersen Events Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 11th.
WHY BET THE GARDNER-WEBB RUNNIN’ BULLDOGS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Panthers.
- Even though we have Pittsburgh winning straight-up, we like Gardner-Webb at +18.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Can Gardner-Webb Grab a Win on the Road?
Gardner-Webb picked up a road win on Friday, defeating North Carolina Central 88-82. The Runnin’ Bulldogs entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs but came out on top, covering the spread.
Gardner-Webb led 47-38 at halftime and added 41 points in the 2nd half, though they allowed 44 points after the break. The game’s total points of 170 went over the pre-game O/U line of 142.5.
Gardner-Webb’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, scoring 88 points while shooting 69.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 72.3%, thanks in large part to their 74.5% shooting on two-point attempts.
Anthony Selden led the way with 26 points, shooting 66.7% from the field. Darryl Simmons II was nearly perfect, hitting 8 of 9 shots, while Ademide Badmus went 6 for 6 from the floor.
Gardner-Webb’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 82 points on 49% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to shoot 60% from two-point range, with 26 made shots on 43 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Gardner-Webb held their opponent to 25% shooting, with only 5 threes made on 20 attempts. They also sent them to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 15 shots for 75%. Gardner-Webb gave up 12 offensive rebounds.
Can the Panthers Deliver Being Favored at Home?
Pittsburgh Panthers Recent Game/Games
Pittsburgh opened their season with an 83-68 win over Murray State on Friday, November 8th. Playing at home, the Panthers were -13 point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 151, just over the O/U line of 150.5.
Pitt led 41-39 at halftime but clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 29 points while scoring 42 of their own.
Pittsburgh’s offense put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 50.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.5%. They connected on 42.1% of their three-point attempts (8/19) and hit 55.9% of their two-point shots (19/34). At the free-throw line, they made 21 of 33 attempts, shooting 63.6%.
Jaland Lowe led the Panthers with 20 points, while Ishmael Leggett and Damian Dunn each added 19. Dunn was particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 3 of 5 threes (60.0%). Cameron Corhen contributed 13 points on 6 of 8 shooting and grabbed 10 rebounds.
Despite Pittsburgh’s defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 68 points. The Panthers allowed a 50% shooting performance, with the opposition hitting 27 of their 53 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Pittsburgh’s defense gave up 8 threes on 19 attempts, a 42% success rate. They also sent the other team to the line 33 times, where they converted 21 free throws.