Friday’s contest features the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs (1-2) and the Elon Phoenix (1-1) clashing at Paul Porter Arena in what should be a one-sided matchup, with a projected 90-70 victory for heavily favored Gardner-Webb according to our computer prediction. Game time is at 7:00 PM ET on November 15.

Based on our computer prediction, Gardner-Webb is projected to cover the spread (5.5) against Elon. The two teams are expected to eclipse the 148.5 over/under.

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Gardner-Webb vs. Elon Game Info & Odds

• Date: Friday, November 15, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Boiling Springs, North Carolina
• Venue: Paul Porter Arena
• Line: Gardner-Webb -5.5
• Point total: 148.5
• Moneyline (to win): Gardner-Webb -225, Elon +180

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Gardner-Webb vs. Elon Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Gardner-Webb 90, Elon 70

Spread & Total Prediction for Gardner-Webb vs. Elon

• Pick ATS: Gardner-Webb (-5.5)
• Pick OU: Over (148.5)

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Gardner-Webb Performance Insights

• Gardner-Webb put up 73.5 points per game and gave up 73.2 last year, making them 176th in the nation on offense and 221st on defense.
• At 34.5 rebounds per game and 32.8 rebounds allowed, the Runnin’ Bulldogs were 66th and 258th in college basketball, respectively, last season.
• Last season Gardner-Webb was ranked 216th in the country in assists with 12.7 per game.
• Last year, the Runnin’ Bulldogs were 171st in the nation in 3-point makes (7.5 per game) and 139th in 3-point percentage (34.7%).
• Giving up 6.7 3-pointers per game and conceding 33.4% from downtown last season, Gardner-Webb was 94th and 162nd in the country, respectively, in those categories.
• Last season, Gardner-Webb attempted 63.9% of its shots from inside the 3-point line, and 36.1% from beyond it. In terms of made shots, 71.3% of Gardner-Webb’s baskets were 2-pointers, and 28.7% were 3-pointers.

Elon Performance Insights

• Elon posted 73.1 points per game (191st-ranked in college basketball) last year, while giving up 75.4 points per contest (279th-ranked).
• The Phoenix were 265th in the nation with 30.8 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, they ranked 182nd with 31.6 rebounds allowed per game.
• Last season Elon ranked 172nd in college basketball in assists, delivering 13.1 per game.
• With 11.2 turnovers per game, the Phoenix ranked 180th in the nation. They forced 10.5 turnovers per contest, which ranked 257th in college basketball.
• The Phoenix sank 8.6 three-pointers per game (62nd-ranked in college basketball). They owned a 35.2% shooting percentage (110th-ranked) from three-point land.
• Elon was 295th in the country with 8.3 three-pointers allowed per game. Meanwhile, it ranked 209th with a 34% shooting percentage allowed from downtown.
• Last year Elon took 57.7% two-pointers, accounting for 66.6% of the team’s baskets. It shot 42.3% threes (33.4% of the team’s baskets).

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