| MATCHUP | Gardner Webb Bulldogs | Radford Highlanders |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 3-25 | 14-13 |
| Where | The Dedmon Center, Radford, VA | |
| When | Thursday, February 19, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Gardner-Webb Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Gardner-Webb Bulldogs lost to High Point and Charleston Southern, and they play UNC Asheville next. Gardner-Webb has lost 10 of its last 11 games.
The Gardner-Webb Bulldogs are averaging 71.2 points on 42.7 percent shooting and allowing 90.6 points on 50 percent shooting. Jacob Hogarth is averaging 11.1 points and 1.1 assists, while Spence Sims is averaging 10.1 points and 2 rebounds. Jacob Hudson is dishing 1.9 assists and Colin Hawkins is grabbing 1.8 rebounds. The Gardner-Webb Bulldogs are shooting 31.2 percent from beyond the arc and 68.4 percent from the free throw line. The Gardner-Webb Bulldogs are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 28.4 rebounds per game.
Radford Highlanders Preview
The Radford Highlanders lost to High Point, beat Charleston Southern, and they play UNC Asheville next. Radford has split its last 10 games.
The Radford Highlanders are averaging 85.4 points on 45.3 percent shooting and allowing 82.3 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Dennis Parker Jr. is averaging 18.9 points and 1.4 assists, while Del Jones is averaging 17.1 points and 3.7 rebounds. Jaylon Johnson is the third double-digit scorer and Lukas Walls is grabbing 2.4 rebounds. The Radford Highlanders are shooting 34.1 percent from beyond the arc and 71.1 percent from the free throw line. The Radford Highlanders are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Radford Highlanders will win
- Gardner-Webb has lost each of its last eight road night games against the Big South Conference.
- Radford has won each of its last four night games against Gardner-Webb.
- Radford has won the first half in three of its last four home games.
Why the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs will win
- The road team has won six of the last seven games between Gardner-Webb and Radford.
- Radford has lost six of its last seven night games following a home win.
- Radford has lost the first half in three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Twenty-four of Radford’s last 25 night games against the Big South Conference at Carilion Clinic Court at the Dedmon Center have produced a total of 158 or fewer points.
- Each of Gardner-Webb’s last nine Thursday road games against the Big South Conference have produced a total of 157 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Radford ranks T49th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (14.0).
- Radford ranks T49th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (24.0).
- Gardner-Webb ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for defensive rating this season (123.0).
- Gardner-Webb ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (87.3).
Gardner Webb vs Radford Prediction
Gardner-Webb has been a punching bag in the Big South this season, and the results haven’t been sexy. However, Gardner-Webb has covered 4 straight games as a massive underdog, as these lines are getting out of control. While Radford is the better team, it’s just 12-12 ATS on the season and can be leaky defensively. These teams played a month ago, and Gardner-Webb hung around, covered the big number, and actually had a 12-point lead in the first half. This is too many points. Give me Gardner-Webb.