Gardner Webb vs High Point Prediction 3/6/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Gardner-Webb vs High Point Prediction for this Big South Championship quarterfinal on Friday, March 6th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.

High Point Panthers Preview

The High Point Panthers have a 27-4 overall record and a 15-1 record in the Big South. They are coming off a 79-73 road win against Presbyterian and their previous three games were an 89-87 home win against Winthrop, a 74-48 home win against UNC Asheville and a 112-87 road win against Gardner-Webb.

Offensively, High Point averages 90.7 points per game, while allowing 70.4 points per game defensively. The Panthers shoot with 50% from the field and grab 36 rebounds per game, while dishing out 16.6 assists per game. They average 3.9 blocks per game and 11.1 steals per game defensively.

Terry Anderson leads High Point in scoring, with an average of 15.8 points per game, while shooting with 56.3% from the field and 76% from the free throw line. Owen Aquino is the team’s leading rebounder with 6 rebounds per game. Conrad Martinez leads the team in assists with 3.6 per game.

Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs Preview

The Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs have a 4-28 overall record and a 1-15 record in the Big South. They are coming off a 65-64 home win against South Carolina Upstate and their previous three games were a 71-61 road loss against South Carolina Upstate, a 77-71 home loss against UNC Asheville and an 82-70 road loss against Radford.

Offensively, Gardner-Webb averages 68.4 points per game, while allowing 85.6 points per game defensively. The Runnin’ Bulldogs shoot with 43% from the field and grab 30.5 rebounds per game, while dishing out 10.2 assists per game. They average 2.4 blocks per game and 6.3 steals per game defensively.

Jacob Hogarth leads Gardner-Webb in scoring, with an average of 10.8 points per game, while shooting with 53.3% from the field and 69.3% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 6.9 rebounds. Colin Hawkins leads the team in assists with 2 assists per game.

Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs @ High Point Panthers Betting Trends: March 6, 2026

Why the High Point Panthers will win

 
 
High Point has won each of its last 13 day games against Conference opponents.
Gardner-Webb has lost each of its last nine day games against Conference opponents.
High Point has won the first half in each of its last nine games.

Why the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs will win

 
 
Gardner-Webb has won three of its last four Conference Tournament games against High Point.
High Point has lost the first half in three of its last four day games played at neutral venues.

Total Points Facts

 
 
Each of Gardner-Webb’s last 27 games at a neutral venue have produced a total of 157 or fewer points.
Eight of High Point’s last nine games against Conference opponents at neutral venues have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

 
 
High Point ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (11.1).
High Point ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for points per game this season (90.7).
Gardner-Webb ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for assist to turnover ratio this season (0.75).
Gardner-Webb ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for point differential per game this season (-17.2).

Gardner-Webb vs High Point Prediction

In this Gardner-Webb vs High Point Prediction, High Point is coming as -26 home favorites. High Point has been the far better team this season as they have 27 wins compared to Gardner-Webb’s 4, but both teams have almost identical ATS records. Gardner-Webb has managed to cover the spread in each of their last 8 games, while High Point has not won by 26+ points in any of its last 16 games. Those are way too many points, so take Gardner-Webb and get the +26 in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Gardner-Webb +26