Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs vs Queens (NC) Royals Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/23
Looking to win big? The Runnin’ Bulldogs and Royals face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Royals are hosting the game at Curry Arena in Charlotte, NC. The Runnin’ Bulldogs are the favorites in this non-conference matchup against the Royals. The over/under for the game is set at 145.5 points.
GARDNER-WEBB RUNNIN’ BULLDOGS VS QUEENS (NC) ROYALS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs -1.5
This game will be played at Curry Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, November 29th.
WHY BET THE GARDNER-WEBB RUNNIN’ BULLDOGS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 82-65 in favor of the Runnin’ Bulldogs.
- Not only will Gardner-Webb pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Do the Runnin’ Bulldogs Stand a Chance in Charlotte?
As Gardner-Webb approaches their 6th game of the year, they currently hold a 1-4 record. So far this season, all of the Runnin’ Bulldogs’ games have been on the road. Before today’s game, Gardner-Webb has a 1-4 ATS record. Looking back to last season, Gardner-Webb is 4-4 ATS in their previous ten games.
Looking at their over/under performance through five games, Gardner-Webb has an over/under record of 2-3-0, with their games averaging 133.6 points per game on average. The Runnin’ Bulldogs have an over/under record of 1-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 71 points per game.
The Gardner-Webb offense is coming off a game in which they scored 70 points vs. Yale. Overall their field goal percentage was 40% while connecting on 5 threes. Leading the team in scoring was Isaiah Richards with 18 points. Julien Soumaoro also added 17 points for the Runnin’ Bulldogs.
So far this season, the Gardner-Webb defense has been performing well, ranking 67th in the country at 66.1 points allowed per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 3.7 threes per game vs. Queens (NC). This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 25.6%.
Will Queens (NC) Find a Way to Win at Home?
Queens (NC) comes into their matchup with Gardner-Webb with a season record of 3-4. So far this season, Queens (NC) has gone 0-4 on the road and 3-0 at home. Queens (NC) has a subpar ATS performance, sitting at 2-5. When playing at home, Queens (NC) has a 2-1 ATS record so far this season, but in their last ten home games, they are 2-8 vs. the spread.
Queens (NC) comes in with an over/under record of 4-3-0 through seven games, with their games averaging a combined 149.3 points per game so far. The Royals’ last five games have culminated with an average of 75 points per game and an over/under record of 2-3.
In contrast to their season average of 70.6 points per game, the Queens (NC) had a below average performance. They scored 61 points against Richmond and had a field goal percentage of 31.9%. The team’s top scorer is AJ McKee, who enters today’s matchup with an average of 17.7, while Deyton Albury also carries a PPG average of 16.1 into the game.
Currently, the Royals’ defense holds the 204th rank in the nation, allowing 78.7 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 7.0 threes per game vs. Gardner-Webb. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 28.4%.