Presbyterian vs Gardner-Webb Prediction College Basketball Picks 1/4/25

In this article, we will formulate a Presbyterian vs Gardner-Webb Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, January 4th, at the Paul Porter Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Blue Hose’s recent form and recent player performance 

-The Runnin’ Bulldogs’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Presbyterian

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Garder-Webb

-Recent betting trends in games played between Presbyterian and Gardner-Webb

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Blue Hose and Rnnin Bulldogs. 

The home team has won the last four games played between the two teams. In the last game against Gardner Webb in March, they were able to secure a 61-60 victory. 

Can Presbyterian Move Above .500?

Presbyterian comes into this game with an 8-8 record overall but they are coming off quite the victory in the last game. The Blue Hose gave up only 60 points to the Longwood Lancers and that was enough for the eight-point victory. In the second half, the defense gave up only 24 points and that was enough for the victory. Forward Kaleb Scott had a strong game, putting up 16 points, seven rebounds, and five assists. Two games ago against South Carolina, they ended up losing 69-59. 

The Blue Hose is averaging 77.4 points while their defense is giving up 68.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 136th in the league while the defense is ranked 118th. They are shooting 47.76 percent from the line which is 70th in the league. Guard Kory Mincy is averaging 15.6 points while shooting 42.4 percent from the field and 39.8 percent from behind the three-point line. There are no injury concerns heading into this game. 

Why Presbyterian Will Beat Gardner Webb

• Gardner-Webb has lost six of its last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Presbyterian has won three of its last four day games against Conference opponents.
• Presbyterian has won the first half in three of its last four games.

Gardner-Webb Looks to Bounce Back

Gardner-Webb faced off against Charleson Southern in the last game and they didn’t play well enough. Charleston Southern scored 63 points but the defense gave up 72 points and that led to the defeat. Gardner Webb had four different players that put up at least 10 points. Ademide Badmus had a strong game putting up 12 points, seven rebounds, and one assist. Two games ago against East Carolina, Gardner-Webb put up 84 points and they ended up winning by five points. 

Gardner-Webb is averaging 73.4 points while their defense is giving up 77.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 240th in the league while the defense is ranked 319th. They are shooting 47.5 percent from the field which is 80th in the league. They are averaging 3.71 shots per game which is 121st in the league. Guard Darryl Simmons II is averaging 15.9 points while shooting 47.2 percent from the field. 

Why Gardner-Webb will beat Presbyterian

• Presbyterian has lost each of its last nine road day games against Conference opponents.
• Gardner-Webb has won 11 of its last 12 home games against Presbyterian at Paul Porter Arena.
• Gardner-Webb has won the first half in 16 of its last 18 home day games against the Big South Conference.

Presbyterian vs Gardner-Webb Prediction

This game is going to be higher scoring here. Presbyterian is averaging 77.4 points while their defense is giving up 73.4 points per game. This Gardner-Webb defense has also been awful giving up 77.4 points and they are going to really struggle to defend here. I expect both teams are going to go over 80 points here, and that will be the difference here, as this game is going to be a shootout. Back the over. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Over