Wednesday’s game between the UNC Asheville Bulldogs (13-6, 4-1 Big South) and Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs (8-11, 3-3 Big South) matching up at Paul Porter Arena has a projected final score of 80-79 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of UNC Asheville, so it should be a competitive matchup. The game will start at 7:00 PM ET on January 22.

Based on our computer prediction, UNC Asheville is projected to cover the point spread (1.5) against Gardner-Webb. The two sides are projected to go under the 162.5 over/under.

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Gardner-Webb vs. UNC Asheville Game Info & Odds

• Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2025
• 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 -1.5
• Point total: 162.5
• Moneyline (to win): Gardner-Webb -110, UNC Asheville -110

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Gardner-Webb vs. UNC Asheville Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  UNC Asheville 80, Gardner-Webb 79

Spread & Total Prediction for Gardner-Webb vs. UNC Asheville

• Pick ATS: UNC Asheville (+1.5)
• Pick OU: Under (162.5)

Gardner-Webb has compiled a 9-10-0 record against the spread this season, while UNC Asheville is 8-7-0. The Runnin’ Bulldogs have hit the over in 14 games, while Bulldogs games have gone over 12 times. The teams average 160.8 points per game combined, 1.7 less than this matchup’s total. In the last 10 contests, Gardner-Webb has a 4-6 record against the spread while going 4-6 overall. UNC Asheville has gone 6-4 against the spread and 7-3 overall in its last 10 matches.

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Gardner-Webb Performance Insights

• The Runnin’ Bulldogs are being outscored by 3.5 points per game with a -68 scoring differential overall. They put up 74.1 points per game (205th in college basketball) and allow 77.6 per contest (316th in college basketball).
• Gardner-Webb wins the rebound battle by three boards on average. It records 32.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 155th in college basketball, while its opponents grab 29.9 per outing.
• Gardner-Webb knocks down 6.5 three-pointers per game (306th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.5. It shoots 34.2% from deep while its opponents hit 32% from long range.
• The Runnin’ Bulldogs average 92.9 points per 100 possessions (254th in college basketball), while allowing 97.4 points per 100 possessions (313th in college basketball).
• Gardner-Webb has come up short in the turnover battle by 4.6 turnovers per game, committing 14.6 (350th in college basketball action) while forcing 10 (324th in college basketball).

UNC Asheville Performance Insights

• The Bulldogs put up 86.7 points per game (sixth in college basketball) while allowing 77.3 per contest (311th in college basketball). They have a +179 scoring differential and outscore opponents by 9.4 points per game.
• UNC Asheville comes out on top in the rebound battle by an average of two boards. It records 33.6 rebounds per game (122nd in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 31.6.
• UNC Asheville knocks down 8.7 three-pointers per game (94th in college basketball), 1.1 more than its opponents.
• UNC Asheville has typically won the turnover battle this season, committing 10.1 per game (46th in college basketball) while forcing 13.3 (63rd in college basketball).

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