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<p>Looking to win big? The Runnin' Bulldogs and Eagles face off at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The Eagles are hosting the game at McDougald-McLendon Arena in Durham, NC. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 142.5 points, and North Carolina Central is favored by -4.5 at home against Gardner-Webb.</p><h3>GARDNER-WEBB RUNNIN' BULLDOGS VS NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at McDougald-McLendon Arena at 1:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GARDNER-WEBB RUNNIN' BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Eagles.</li><li>Even though we have North Carolina Central winning straight-up, we like Gardner-Webb at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Runnin' Bulldogs?</h3><h3>Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Gardner-Webb fell to the Volunteers 80-64 on Monday, November 4th. The Runnin' Bulldogs were +27 point underdogs going into the game, but managed to keep the final score closer than expected.</p> 

<p>Gardner-Webb trailed 44-32 at halftime and scored 32 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The game’s total points of 144 went over the pre-game line of 141.5.</p><p>In their last game, Gardner-Webb scored 64 points, shooting 43.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.1%, with a 56.2% success rate on two-point attempts and just 26.1% from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 23 threes.</p> <p>The Runnin' Bulldogs had 10 offensive rebounds and 8 assists. Darryl Simmons II led the way with 22 points, hitting 4 of 10 threes, while Chaz Lanier connected on 4 of 6 from deep, finishing with 18 points.</p><p>Gardner-Webb's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 80 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 62% of their two-point attempts, going 20/32 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Gardner-Webb's opponent shot 34%, making 8 of 23 attempts. The Runnin' Bulldogs also sent them to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 16 free throws for a 76% rate. Gardner-Webb gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Does North Carolina Central Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><h3>North Carolina Central Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Eagles opened their season with a 75-58 road loss to George Mason on Monday. Entering the game as +15.5 point underdogs, they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game finished at 133, just under the O/U line of 138.5.</p> 

<p>North Carolina Central trailed 32-22 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, where they scored 36 points but allowed 43.</p><p>North Carolina Central struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 28.1% from the field and 23.8% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 31.6%, and they managed only 7 assists as a team.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Eagles were strong, hitting 21 of 25 attempts for 84%. Darius Maddox led the team with 17 points, while Josh Smith added 14, both shooting 4 of 11 from the field.</p><p>North Carolina Central's defense gave up 75 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 41% from the field. They struggled to contain two-point attempts, with the other team hitting 55% of their shots inside the arc, going 19/34.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Eagles held their opponent to just 2/17 shooting, or 11%. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 41 times, where they converted 31 of those attempts, shooting 75%. North Carolina Central also allowed 18 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Vikings versus the Lancers? Tip off is at at 10:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center in Riverside, CA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 143.5 points, with the Lancers being the favored team playing at home against the Vikings.</p><h3>PORTLAND STATE VIKINGS VS CALIFORNIA BAPTIST LANCERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland State Vikings +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center at 10:00 ET on Friday, November 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND STATE VIKINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 72-71 in favor of the Vikings.</li><li>Not only will Portland State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Vikings Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Portland State remains undefeated at 2-0 following their 82-76 victory against UC Santa Barbara. Thus far, the Vikings have been the favored team in each of their first two games. Portland State has a current ATS record of 2-0 heading into today's game. Taking into account the previous three games, which includes last year, Portland State has a 2-0 ATS record and an average scoring margin of +5.</p><p>Through two games, Portland State has an over/under record of 1-1-0 with their games averaging a combined 137.5 points per game so far. When analyzing the Vikings' last five games, they have produced a combined average of 73 points per game and an over/under record of 3-1.</p><p>Portland State's offense is coming off a strong performance vs. UC Santa Barbara, finishing the game with a total of 82 points. Their season average is now 71.3 points per game. The top scorer for the Vikings was Jorell Saterfield with 14 points, while Isaiah Johnson also chipped in with 12 points.</p><p>At this time, the Vikings' defense is positioned 31st in the country, permitting 61.3 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 4.7 threes per game vs. California Baptist. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 21.3%.</p><h3>Can California Baptist Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>The Portland State Vikings, who come into this game with a 1-0 record, have played all of their games so far at home. As California Baptist enters today's game, their ATS record stands at 1-0. Looking back at their performance in the previous three games, they hold a 2-0 ATS record with an average scoring differential of +16.</p><p>California Baptist's comes in with an over/under record of 1-0-0 after their first game, having previously recorded an over/under record of 13-18-0 last season. In the Lancers' last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 79 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 3-1.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the California Baptist offense ended with 80 points against Jackson State. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 48.1% and made 9 threes. Dominique Daniels Jr. led the team in scoring, putting up 25 points. Additionally, Brantly Stevenson contributed 16 points for the Lancers.</p><p>This season, the California Baptist defense has been impressive, holding the 32nd position in the country while permitting an average of 61.5 points per contest. In their most recent game, the California Baptist defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Jackson State knocked down 9 three-pointers on their way to 66 points.</p>

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