The Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs (11-7, 2-2 BigSou) can continue a seven-game home winning streak when they square off against the Hampton Pirates (7-9, 2-1 BigSou) at Paul Porter Arena. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
Hampton Pirates vs. Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs Betting Prediction
In the Pirates’ last matchup, they were beaten by the Presbyterian Blue Hose, 85-70. Presbyterian’s 0.283 free throw rate was their biggest strength over Hampton, who had a rate of 0.148. The Blue Hose’s mark was above their season average of 0.219, while the Pirates’ was below their season average of 0.271. Lysander Bracey played well for Hampton, recording 13 points and five rebounds.
The Runnin’ Bulldogs lost to the Radford Highlanders in their last contest, 75-58. Radford’s rebounding was their largest advantage. The Highlanders had 11 offensive rebounds and 34 total rebounds, while the Runnin’ Bulldogs had five and 23, respectively. David Efianayi had a solid performance for Gardner-Webb, leading the team in scoring with 17 points on 6-for-13 shooting.
After the Runnin’ Bulldogs won the only game against the Pirates last season, 80-79, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. Gardner-Webb had a better effective field goal percentage (0.578 vs. 0.500). Hampton, meanwhile, did a fantastic job of converting from the charity stripe (17-23; 73.9 percent).
This battle pits one of the country’s top offenses against one of its elite defensesGardner-Webb currently ranks 40th in effective field goal percentage (0.554), while Hampton is 34th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.462). Additionally, the Pirates commit the 33rd-fewest errors in the NCAA (turnover percentage of 16.4 percent), while the gambling defense of the Runnin’ Bulldogs causes the 55th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 22.3 percent).
Hampton at Gardner-Webb Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Gardner-Webb, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Gardner-Webb ranks 102nd in rebounds allowed per game (34.1) while Hampton ranks 265th (40.0).
The Pirates average 24.0 three pointers per game, which ranks 96th in the nation. The Runnin’ Bulldogs rank 251st in three pointers allowed per game (26.8).
Gardner-Webb ranks 41st in steals per game (7.9) while Hampton ranks 104th (6.7).
The Runnin’ Bulldogs rank 73rd in assists per game (14.9) while the Pirates rank 133rd in assists allowed per game (13.3).
Gardner-Webb blocks 3.3 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 104th in the nation. Hampton ranks 156th in blocks allowed per game (4.4).
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The Pirates’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.6, down from 6.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Runnin’ Bulldogs have scored an average of 72.4 points per game (6.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 60.8 points per game (6.5 below their season average).
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