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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>At 7:30 ET, the Toronto Raptors (-249) will host the San Antonio Spurs (+203) in a non-conference matchup. The Raptors are favored by 6 points and the over/under line is set at 234.</p>

<p>San Antonio comes into this game with a record of 10-43 and has lost seven straight. The Raptors are 19-34 and are 12th in the Eastern Conference.</p><h3>SAN ANTONIO SPURS VS TORONTO RAPTORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Raptors -6</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:30 ET on Monday, February 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO RAPTORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 125-117 in favor of the Raptors.</li><li>Our projections have Scottie Barnes finishing with Scottie Barnes points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Raptors finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.5% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Toronto Possible for the Spurs?</h3><p>San Antonio is looking to snap a seven-game losing streak today against Toronto. They are currently 15th in the Western Conference with a record of 10-43.</p>

<p>This season, the Spurs have been the underdog in 48 of their 53 games. As the underdog, they have a scoring differential of -11.4 points per game. Their ATS record as the underdog is 20-28, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last four games as the underdog.</p>

<p>On the road, the Spurs are 12-15 ATS compared to 5-22 straight up. Their ATS losing streak on the road is at three games. Today, they are getting six points against the Raptors.</p>

<p>In their last game against the Nets, the Spurs lost by a score of 123-103. The O/U line for that game was 232 points. San Antonio was getting six points in that game, and they are now 24-29 ATS for the season.</p>

<p>On average, the Spurs' games have finished with 232.9 points this season. Today's O/U line is set at 234 points. San Antonio has a season O/U record of 28-24-1.</p><p>The San Antonio Spurs are an above-average scoring team this season, averaging 112 points per game (24th). However, they have struggled to maintain their scoring on the road, averaging 109.6 points per game (25th). So far, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 41.5% of their games.</p>

<p>When it comes to pace, the Spurs play at the 5th fastest pace in the league, averaging 101.2 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are shooting 46% from the field (27th).</p>

<p>San Antonio's offense has been heavily reliant on three-point shooting this season. They are 11th in three-point attempts (36.5 per game) but have the lowest three-point shooting percentage in the NBA at 34%. In terms of free throws, the Spurs are 29th in attempts and 27th in made free throws.</p><p>At this time, the Spurs' defense is positioned 26th in the NBA, permitting 120.9 points per game. The San Antonio defense has allowed opponents to shoot 38.7% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 49.3% of their field goal attempts vs. San Antonio.</p><h3>Will Toronto Win at Home?</h3><p>In their last game, the Raptors lost to the Cavaliers by a score of 119-95. The combined scoring in the game was 214 points, and the O/U line was set at 230.</p>

<p>Toronto is favored by 6 points in today's game against the Spurs. As the favorite, the Raptors have won two straight games and have a 10-8 record this season. As the favorite, they have gone 8-10 ATS.</p>

<p>Looking at the team's O/U record, the Raptors are 28-24-1 for the season. In their last two games, the games have finished below the O/U line. Today's line is set at 234, and the average O/U line in their games is 228.2.</p>

<p>This season, the Raptors are 19-34 overall, which puts them in 12th place in the Eastern Conference. Against other teams in the East, they are 12-22 and 0-11 against their division.</p>

<p>So far this season, the average scoring differential for the Raptors at home is -1.3 points per game. On the road, their scoring differential is -5.6 points per game.</p>

<p>Toronto is 25-28 ATS this season, including a 11-14 record at home. In non-conference games, they are 7-12 on the road and 8-20 overall.</p><p>At home, the Raptors are scoring 110.9 points per game, which is 27th in the NBA. Overall, they are 19th in the league with 113.9 points per game. Toronto is 14th in pace at 98.7 possessions per game.</p>

<p>In terms of their shooting, the Raptors are 14th in field goal percentage at 47%. They are also 16th in two-point shooting at 54%. From beyond the arc, Toronto is 23rd in three-point shooting at 35%.</p>

<p>When it comes to assists, the Raptors are 2nd in the NBA with 29.2 per game. In terms of free throws, they are 20th in both makes (16.7) and attempts (22.3) per game.</p><p>On average, the Toronto defense is giving up 117.5 points per game (19th). Right now, they are on a 4 game streak of giving up fewer points than their season average. For the season, Toronto is ranked 25th in fewest fouls per game. Team's are averaging 19.6 free-throws per game vs. the Raptors and have an overall field goal percentage of 48.9%.</p>

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