Radford Highlanders (13-14) vs. Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs (13-14)
February 22, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs ; Over/Under: -
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The Radford Highlanders and Gardner-Webb Runnin Bulldogs face off on Thursday in a college basketball showdown at Paul Porter Arena. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Radford vs Gardner-Webb prediction.
Radford Defense Looks to Bounce Back
Radford’s defense has been an issue heading into this game and they are going to need the defense to be better here. Two games ago against Winthrop, they lost 85-69 and in the last game against High Point they lost 99-74. Radford on teh season is averaging 72.2 points while their defense is giving up 71.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 227th but in the last couple of games it’s been the defense. DaQuan Smith is averaging 14.7 points while shooting 41.7 percent from the field.
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Gardner-Webb Has Won Two Straight Games
Gardner Webb has won two straight games and they have to feel good about their chances heading into this game. In the last game against USC Upstate, Gardner Webb scored 73 points and ended up winning by eight points. Gardner-Webb is averaging 74.2 points while their defense is giving up 73 points per game. In this game if Gardner-Webb is going to want to find success, the defense is going to need to step up and really put the pressure on the Radford offense. Caleb Robinson is averaging 13.8 points while shooting 45.7 percent from the field.
Radford vs Gardner Webb Betting Prediction
Gardner Webb is averaging 74.2 points and in the last game they were able to secure the eight point victory. Radford in the last game up 99 points and they are going to really struggle to defend here. Gardner Webb is going to score at least 80 points here and that is going to be the difference here as they are going to get the job done. Back Gardner Webb to cover the spread here with ease.
