Gardner Webb (10-16) vs High Point (24-5)
February 22, 2025 at 02:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Gardner Webb +6.5 — Over/Under:
The High Point Panthers and Gardner-Webb Bulldogs meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Paul Porter Arena. Here’s a High Point vs Gardner-Webb Prediction. This article will include a High Point vs Gardner-Webb Pick.
High Point Panthers Preview
The High Point Panthers beat Winthrop and Charleston Southern, and they play SC Upstate next. The High Point Panthers are averaging 81.9 points on 49.3 percent shooting and allowing 68.9 points on 42.6 percent shooting. Kezza Giffa is averaging 14.7 points and 2.3 assists, while D’Maurian Williams is averaging 14.5 points and 3.6 rebounds. Kimani Hamilton is the third double-digit scorer and Bobby Pettiford is grabbing 2.2 rebounds. The High Point Panthers are shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 77.3 percent from the free throw line. The High Point Panthers are allowing 32.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.3 rebounds per game.
Gardner-Webb Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Gardner-Webb Bulldogs beat SC Upstate, lost to Longwood, and they play Radford and Presbyterian next. The Gardner-Webb Bulldogs are averaging 75.4 points on 47.2 percent shooting and allowing 79 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Darryl Simmons II is averaging 17.8 points and 2.1 assists, while Anthony Selden is averaging 14.4 points and 3.8 rebounds. Jamaine Mann is the third double-digit scorer and Pharrell Boyogueno is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The Gardner-Webb Bulldogs are shooting 33.9 percent from beyond the arc and 69.6 percent from the free throw line. The Gardner-Webb Bulldogs are allowing 33.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs will win
- Gardner-Webb has won eight of its last 10 home day games against the Big South Conference.
- Gardner-Webb has won the first half in 24 of its last 29 day games at Paul Porter Arena.
Why the High Point Panthers will win
- High Point has won each of its last nine games against the Big South Conference.
- Gardner-Webb has lost four of its last five games against the Big South Conference.
High Point vs Gardner-Webb Injury Report
Neither High Point nor Gardner-Webb has a player listed on its injury report.
High Point vs Gardner-Webb Prediction
Gardner-Webb continues to get drilled defensively, which includes allowing 78 or more points in eight of its last 10 games. Gardner-Webb is also just 5-4 SU at home, so it’s not like home court helps much. High Point has won nine of its last 10 games, has a top-30 scoring offense to expose this Gardner-Webb defense, and is 6-3 SU on the road. High Point also met Gardner-Webb last month and cruised to a 96-55 victory. High Point held Gardner-Webb to 35 percent shooting from the field and 20 percent shooting from three in the blowout victory. It’s impossible to see that result and want to give Gardner-Webb any consideration. Give me High Point in another effortless win.