The UNC Asheville Bulldogs (15-15, 9-10 BigSouth) go head-to-head against the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs (15-15, 11-7 BigSouth) in the Big South Conference Tourney at Dedmon Center. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 5, 2020, and will air on ESPN 3.
UNC Asheville Bulldogs vs. Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs ATS Prediction
In the Bulldogs’ last contest, they topped the Campbell Fighting Camels, 72-68. UNC Asheville’s 4.1 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Campbell, who had a rate of 18.4. The Bulldogs’ mark was better than their season average of 15.0. DeVon Baker led the way for UNC Asheville, contributing 14 points and seven rebounds.
The Runnin’ Bulldogs defeated the Radford Highlanders in their last contest, 70-62. The Runnin’ Bulldogs had a better free throw rate (0.157 vs. 0.069) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.608 (above their season average of 0.516). Jaheam Cornwall led Gardner-Webb in scoring with 19 points on 7-for-7 shooting from the field.
Gardner-Webb appears to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Runnin’ Bulldogs rank 91st in effective field goal percentage (0.519), while UNC Asheville ranks 350th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.563).
UNC Asheville Bulldogs vs. Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs Betting Pick
Free Pick: ATS Winner – Gardner-Webb, O/U – Over
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UNC Asheville ranks 12th in three pointers allowed per game (16.8) while Gardner-Webb ranks 271st (25.1).
The Runnin’ Bulldogs rank 26th in blocks per game (4.7) while the Bulldogs rank 194th (2.4).
Gardner-Webb ranks 82nd in assists per game (14.2) while UNC Asheville ranks 244th (11.0).
The Runnin’ Bulldogs rank 175th in rebounds per game (35.0) while the Bulldogs rank 301st (30.7).
UNC Asheville ranks 23rd in steals per game (8.3) while Gardner-Webb ranks 131st (6.4).
The Bulldogs have been outscored by an average of 1.0 point in their last five games. On the season, UNC Asheville has defeated opponents by an average of 0.6 points.
During their last five games, the Runnin’ Bulldogs have scored an average of 75.4 points per game (2.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.8 points per game (0.3 below their season average).