Gardner Webb vs USC Upstate Prediction 2/28/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Gardner-Webb vs South Carolina Upstate Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, February 28th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.

South Carolina Upstate Spartans Preview

The South Carolina Upstate Spartans have a 12-18 overall record and a 4-11 record in the Big South. They are coming off a 71-59 road loss against Radford and their previous three games were a 76-74 home win against Presbyterian, a 68-64 road loss against Winthrop and an 82-75 road loss against Longwood.

Offensively, South Carolina Upstate averages 74.7 points per game, while allowing 74.4 points per game defensively. The Spartans shoot with 44% from the field and grab 37 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12.6 assists per game. They average 4.6 blocks per game and 6.6 steals per game defensively.

Karmani Gregory leads South Carolina Upstate in scoring, with an average of 15.6 points per game, while shooting with 41% from the field and 75.9% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 2.9 assists. Jafeth Martinez is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.3 per game.

Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs Preview

The Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs have a 3-27 overall record and a 1-14 record in the Big South. They are coming off a 77-71 home loss against UNC Asheville and their previous three games were an 82-70 road loss against Radford, a 75-66 road loss against Charleston Southern and a 112-87 home loss against High Point.

Offensively, Gardner-Webb averages 68.8 points per game, while allowing 86.8 points per game defensively. The Runnin’ Bulldogs shoot with 43% from the field and grab 30.5 rebounds per game, while dishing out 10.4 assists per game. They average 2.4 blocks per game and 6.1 steals per game defensively.

Jacob Hogarth leads Gardner-Webb in scoring, with an average of 11.2 points per game, while shooting with 54.3% from the field and 69.7% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 6.9 rebounds. Colin Hawkins leads the team in assists with 2.1 per game.

Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs @ USC Upstate Spartans Betting Trends: February 28, 2026

Why the USC Upstate Spartans will win

• Gardner-Webb has lost each of its last eight games.
• The home team has won eight of USC Upstate’s last nine games.
• Gardner-Webb has lost the first half in 11 of its last 13 games.

Why the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs will win

• Gardner-Webb has won each of its last six games against USC Upstate.
• USC Upstate has lost 25 of its last 30 games against Conference opponents.
• USC Upstate has lost the first half in seven of its last eight day games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Gardner-Webb’s last five road games have produced a total of 152 or fewer points.
• Six of USC Upstate’s last seven day games at G.B. Hodge Center have produced a total of 151 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• USC Upstate ranks 35th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (4.6).
• USC Upstate ranks 47th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (69.7%).
• Gardner-Webb ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for defensive rating this season (123.1).
• Gardner-Webb ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (86.8).

Gardner-Webb vs South Carolina Upstate Prediction         

In this Gardner-Webb vs South Carolina Upstate Prediction, South Carolina Upstate is coming as -12.5 home favorites. South Carolina Upstate has been the far better team this season but both teams have identical ATS records, with 13-14 each. They have also been in terrible form lately, with a 3-7 and 1-9 record in their last 10 respectively, but Gardner-Webb is a perfect 6-0 ATS in its last 6 games and has won its last six head-to-head matches against South Carolina Upstate, including a 67-65 win earlier this season, so I like them as road dogs in this spot. Take Gardner-Webb and get the +12.5 points.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Gardner-Webb +12.5