Saturday’s contest between the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs (4-5) and North Carolina Central Eagles (3-7) going head to head at Paul Porter Arena has a projected final score of 79-70 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of Gardner-Webb, who is listed as the favorite by our model. The game will begin at 2:00 PM ET on December 7.

Based on our computer prediction, Gardner-Webb projects to cover the 6.5-point spread in its matchup versus North Carolina Central. The total has been set at 146.5, and the two sides are projected to hit the over.

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Gardner-Webb vs. North Carolina Central Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024
• Time: 2:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Boiling Springs, North Carolina
• Venue: Paul Porter Arena
• Line: Gardner-Webb -6.5
• Point total: 146.5
• Moneyline (to win): Gardner-Webb -300, North Carolina Central +235

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Gardner-Webb vs. North Carolina Central Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Gardner-Webb 79, North Carolina Central 70

Spread & Total Prediction for Gardner-Webb vs. North Carolina Central

• Pick ATS: Gardner-Webb (-6.5)
• Pick OU: Over (146.5)

Gardner-Webb’s record against the spread this season is 5-4-0, and North Carolina Central’s is 5-3-0. The Runnin’ Bulldogs have a 7-2-0 record hitting the over, while games involving the Eagles have a record of 5-3-0 when it comes to hitting the over. The teams score an average of 150.7 points per game, 4.2 more points than this matchup’s total.

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Gardner-Webb Performance Insights

• The Runnin’ Bulldogs are being outscored by 5.3 points per game with a -48 scoring differential overall. They put up 71.1 points per game (271st in college basketball) and give up 76.4 per contest (299th in college basketball).
• Gardner-Webb prevails in the rebound battle by an average of three boards. It is collecting 31.7 rebounds per game (255th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 28.7 per outing.
• Gardner-Webb connects on 6.1 three-pointers per game (317th in college basketball) while shooting 32.9% from deep (217th in college basketball). It is making 1.1 fewer threes per contest than its opponents, who drain 7.2 per game while shooting 30.5%.
• The Runnin’ Bulldogs average 89.7 points per 100 possessions on offense (292nd in college basketball), and give up 96.4 points per 100 possessions (303rd in college basketball).
• Gardner-Webb has committed 5.1 more turnovers per game than its opponents, averaging 15.8 (354th in college basketball action) while forcing 10.7 (282nd in college basketball).

North Carolina Central Performance Insights

• The Eagles’ +74 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 7.4 points per game) is a result of putting up 79.6 points per game (105th in college basketball) while allowing 72.2 per outing (211th in college basketball).
• North Carolina Central comes up short in the rebound battle by an average of 4.4 boards. It collects 27.5 rebounds per game (351st in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 31.9.
• North Carolina Central hits 7.8 three-pointers per game (186th in college basketball) while shooting 34.4% from deep (152nd in college basketball). It is making three more threes than its opponents, who drain 4.8 per game at 27.1%.
• North Carolina Central has had fewer turnovers than its opponents this season, committing 10.9 per game (113th in college basketball) while forcing 17.6 (third in college basketball).

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