Wofford Terriers vs Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs Betting Pick & Prediction 12/6/23

Looking to win big? The Terriers and Runnin’ Bulldogs face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Runnin’ Bulldogs are hosting the game at Paul Porter Arena in Boiling Springs, NC. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Runnin’ Bulldogs as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 147.5 points.

WOFFORD TERRIERS VS GARDNER-WEBB RUNNIN’ BULLDOGS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs -8

This game will be played at Paul Porter Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, December 6th.

WHY BET THE GARDNER-WEBB RUNNIN’ BULLDOGS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-66 in favor of the Runnin’ Bulldogs.
• Not only will Gardner-Webb pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -8.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.

Are the Terriers Ready for a Win at Boiling Springs?

Wofford’s overall record is 3-5 after eight games. The Terriers have a 1-2 record on the road and a 1-3 record this season. As Wofford faces Gardner-Webb, their ATS record is 3-4. In their previous five games, the team has gone 2-3 vs. the spread.

Up to this point, games involving Wofford have had an average of 160.7 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 146.1 points. Their over/under record is 5-1-1. The Terriers’ last five games have finished with a combined 156 points per game and an over/under record of 3-1-1.

In their recent game, the Terriers’ offense concluded with 74 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 77.8 points per contest. Corey Tripp is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today’s matchup with an average of 15.6. Meanwhile, Dillon Bailey also brings a PPG average of 14 into the game.

Looking at the Wofford defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 82.0 points per game (242nd). So far, the Wofford defense is giving up an average of 7.6 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 12.9 times per game (488th).

Is a Home Win Possible for Gardner-Webb?

Today, Gardner-Webb will be playing against Wofford with a record of 4-5. In their previous three home games, which includes last year, Gardner-Webb has a record of 2-1. As Gardner-Webb enters today’s game, their ATS record stands at 5-2. Looking back at their previous five games, they are 2-2 vs. the spread.

After nine games, Gardner-Webb has an over/under record of 4-3-0, with their games averaging a combined 141.4 points per game so far. The Runnin’ Bulldogs have seen their last five games conclude with a collective average of 143 points per game and an over/under record of 3-1.

Gardner-Webb’s offense had a good outing, putting up 82 points against Western Carolina. They achieved a 41.4% field goal percentage and went 29/48 from the free-throw line. In terms of offense, the Runnin’ Bulldogs have a season-long field goal percentage of 42%, putting them 310th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 329th in percentage and 266th in three-pointers made.

Coming into today’s game, the Gardner-Webb defense is giving up an average of 69.2 points per contest. In today’s game vs. Wofford, the Gardner-Webb defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Gardner-Webb made 29 free-throws vs. the Runnin’ Bulldogs.