Belmont vs. Gardner-Webb Predictions & Picks: Spread, Total – November 29

Published 10:38 pm Thursday, November 28, 2024

Friday’s game at Curb Event Center Arena has the Belmont Bruins (5-2) squaring off against the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs (4-3) at 5:00 PM (on November 29). Our computer prediction projects a 77-72 victory for Belmont, who is a slight favorite based on our model.

Based on our computer prediction, Gardner-Webb is projected to cover the point spread (6.5) against Belmont. The two teams are projected to go under the 150.5 over/under.

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Belmont vs. Gardner-Webb Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Friday, November 29, 2024
  • Time: 5:00 PM ET
  • TV: ESPN+
  • Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Where: Nashville, Tennessee
  • Venue: Curb Event Center Arena
  • Line: Belmont -6.5
  • Point total: 150.5
  • Moneyline (to win): Belmont -290, Gardner-Webb +225

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Belmont vs. Gardner-Webb Score Prediction

  • Prediction:
    Belmont 77, Gardner-Webb 72

Spread & Total Prediction for Belmont vs. Gardner-Webb

  • Pick ATS: Gardner-Webb (+6.5)
  • Pick OU: Under (150.5)

Belmont has a 4-2-0 record against the spread so far this season compared to Gardner-Webb, who is 5-2-0 ATS. The Bruins have a 4-2-0 record going over the point total, while games involving the Runnin’ Bulldogs have a record of 5-2-0 when it comes to hitting the over. The teams score 152.8 points per game, 2.3 more points than this matchup’s total.

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Belmont Performance Insights

  • The Bruins’ +49 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by seven points per game) is a result of scoring 81.1 points per game (93rd in college basketball) while giving up 74.1 per outing (252nd in college basketball).
  • Belmont wins the rebound battle by 3.2 boards on average. It collects 34.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 147th in college basketball, while its opponents pull down 30.9 per outing.
  • Belmont connects on 11 three-pointers per game (16th in college basketball) at a 38.9% rate (38th in college basketball), compared to the 9.1 per game its opponents make at a 33.9% rate.
  • The Bruins’ 103.8 points per 100 possessions on offense rank 64th in college basketball, and the 94.9 points they allow per 100 possessions rank 277th in college basketball.
  • Belmont has committed 10.4 turnovers per game (88th in college basketball action) while forcing 10.9 (266th in college basketball).

Gardner-Webb Performance Insights

  • The Runnin’ Bulldogs have a -15 scoring differential, falling short by 2.2 points per game. They’re putting up 71.7 points per game, 263rd in college basketball, and are giving up 73.9 per outing to rank 245th in college basketball.
  • Gardner-Webb wins the rebound battle by 4.6 boards on average. It collects 32.6 rebounds per game, 214th in college basketball, while its opponents grab 28.
  • Gardner-Webb connects on 6.3 three-pointers per game (307th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.4. It shoots 35.2% from deep, and its opponents shoot 28.8%.
  • Gardner-Webb has committed 5.3 more turnovers than its opponents, averaging 15.6 (352nd in college basketball) while forcing 10.3 (300th in college basketball).

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