Gardner Webb vs High Point Prediction 3/7/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Gardner Webb vs High Point prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, March 7th at Freedom Hall in Johnson City, Tennessee. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Gardner Webb Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Gardner Webb Bulldogs are 11-19 (5-11) this year after they defeated SC Upstate by a score of 83-63 in their last game. Gardner Webb led 31-28 at halftime and scored 52 points in the second half for the win. The Bulldogs shot 46.3% from the field, 31.3% on three-pointers, and 80% on free throws in the game. Anthony Selden led Gardner Webb with 18 points and six rebounds, while Darryl Simmons II added 16 points and six steals in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Bulldogs lost to Presbyterian by a score of 68-57 and Radford by a score of 63-56. Gardner Webb has lost four of their last five games and they finished second to last in the Big South standings with a 5-11 record. Gardner Webb has scored 74.1 points per game and they have allowed 77.9 points per game, while also averaging 36.6 rebounds and 10.7 assists per game this season. Darryl Simmons II is averaging 17.4 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game, while Anthony Selden is averaging 14.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game this year. Gardner Webb is shooting 46.6% from the field, 68.9% on free throws, and 33% on three-pointers this season. 

High Point Panthers Betting Preview

The High Point Panthers are 26-5 (14-2) this year after they defeated SC Upstate by a score of 88-66 in their last game. High Point led 49-30 at halftime and was able to coast to the win in the second half. The Panthers shot 52.3% from the field, 39.3% on three-pointers, and 56.3% on free throws in the game. Trae Benham led High Point with 17 points and three rebounds, while Kimani Hamilton added 16 points and seven rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Panthers defeated Gardner-Webb by a score of 90-67 and Charleston Southern by a score of 83-60. High Point has won 11 games in a row and they finished first in the Big South standings with a 14-2 record. High Point has scored 82.4 points per game and they have allowed 68.8 points per game, while also averaging 36.4 rebounds and 13.2 assists per game this season. Kezza Giffa is averaging 14.6 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game, while Kimani Hamilton is averaging 13.8 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game this year. High Point is shooting 49.4% from the field, 76.7% on free throws, and 36.6% on three-pointers this season. 

Why High Point will beat Gardner Webb

• High Point has won each of its last 11 games against the Big South Conference.
• Gardner-Webb has lost four of its last five games.
• Gardner-Webb has lost the first half in four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• High Point ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for points per possession this season (1.23).
• High Point ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (5.0).

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Gardner Webb vs High Point Prediction 

High Point comes into this matchup as the top team in the Big South standings, as they went 14-2 in the regular season, and they have all of the pressure in this game. The Panthers have won 11 games in a row and they have scored at least 83 points in five straight. Gardner Webb snapped their losing streak with a win in their first-round game, but they have scored 57 points or fewer in two of their last three games. High Point won both of the regular season meetings by scores of 90-67 and 96-55 and I don’t see much changing here. High Point is the way better team and I expect them to run away with this one. 

David Racey's Pick: High Point -12.5