Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs (3-8) vs UNC Asheville Bulldogs (7-6)
Game Info: Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 7:00 pm (Paul Porter Arena)
Betting Odds: Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs -- Over/Under: Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The UNC Asheville Bulldogs and Gardner Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs face off on Wednesday in a college basketball showdown at Paul Porter Arena.
These two teams faced off on Tuesday and it was UNC Asheville who was able to come away with a 79-75 victory. UNC Asheville was led by guard LJ Thorpe who put up 21 points, four rebounds, and two assists. D’Maurian Williams was the best player for Gardner Webb finishing the game with 19 points.
UNC Asheville had some struggles earlier in the season, but they are playing better now having won each of their last four games. On the season UNC Asheville is averaging 76.5 points per game while their defense is giving up 72.3 points per game. Taijon Jones has been the player for UNC Asheville finishing the game with 18.2 points while shooting 48.6 percent from the field and 42.7 percent from behind the three point line.
On the other side of this matchup is Gardner Webb who have struggled this season and coming into this game they have lost three games in a row. Gardner Webb has been involved in faster paced games, but their defense has really let them down in a big way. Over the last five games, Gardner-Webb is averaging 74.8 points per game while their defense is giving up 75 points per game. Jaheam Cornwall has been the best player for Gardner Webb averaging 13.3 points while shooting 52.8 percent from the field and 50 percent from the field.
The over is 10-4-1 in UNC Asheville’s last 15 games against the Big South. The over is 7-2 in Gardner-Webb’s last nine home games. UNC Asheville is 4-9 against the spread in their last 13 road games.
UNC Asheville is playing better basketball right now and they are going to get the job done again in this game. Look for Gardner Webb’s defense to struggle and that will lead to UNC Asheville getting the job done.