Queens (NC) Royals vs Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/14/24

Looking to win big? The Royals and Runnin’ Bulldogs face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Runnin’ Bulldogs are hosting the game at Paul Porter Arena in Boiling Springs, NC. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 155.5 points, and Gardner-Webb is favored by -6 vs. Queens (NC).

QUEENS (NC) ROYALS VS GARDNER-WEBB RUNNIN’ BULLDOGS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs -6

This game will be played at Paul Porter Arena at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 14th.

WHY BET THE GARDNER-WEBB RUNNIN’ BULLDOGS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 89-60 in favor of the Runnin’ Bulldogs.
• Not only will Gardner-Webb pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 149 points.

Will Queens (NC) Make it Happen on the Road?

Queens (NC) Royals Recent Game/Games

Queens (NC) improved to 3-5 on the season with an 81-78 win over VMI on Saturday. The Royals were -2 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the victory.

Queens led 46-33 at halftime but allowed 45 points in the second half while scoring 35. The game’s total points of 159 exceeded the over/under line of 153.5.

Queens (NC) put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 60.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 67.9%. They were dominant inside, hitting 71.9% of their two-point attempts, while also connecting on 42.9% of their threes (9/21).

Leo Colimerio and Jaxon Pollard both shot 75% from the field, with Pollard also hitting his only three-point attempt. Rickey Bradley Jr. struggled, shooting just 20% overall and 16.7% from deep. The Royals had 18 assists and 12 offensive rebounds, but struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 53.3% (8/15).

Queens (NC) gave up 78 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 44% from the field. The Royals allowed 53% shooting on two-point attempts, as their opponent went 14/26 inside the arc.

From three-point range, Queens (NC) allowed 11 made threes on 30 attempts, a 36% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 17 free throws for 85%. Queens (NC) gave up 6 offensive rebounds.

Can Gardner-Webb Secure a Home Victory?

Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

Gardner-Webb fell to 4-6 on the season after a 78-77 home loss to North Carolina Central on Saturday. The Bulldogs were -6 favorites but failed to cover the spread.

Leading 41-28 at halftime, Gardner-Webb allowed 50 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36. The total points for the game hit 155, going over the pre-game O/U line of 148.

Gardner-Webb’s offense put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 54.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.8%, with a strong 67.6% shooting inside the arc, though they struggled from three, hitting just 5 of 17 attempts (29.4%).

At the free-throw line, the Runnin’ Bulldogs shot 57.1% (16/28). Po’Boigh King led the way with 28 points, while Anthony Selden added 25, shooting 69.2% overall. Isaac Parson contributed 7 assists and hit his only three-point attempt.

Gardner-Webb’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 78 points on 54% shooting from the field. They had particular trouble defending inside, where they allowed 67% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 23 of 34 shots.

From beyond the arc, Gardner-Webb held their opponent to 29% shooting, with just 5 made threes on 17 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 16 of those opportunities. Gardner-Webb also gave up 11 offensive rebounds.