Friday’s contest between the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs (1-2) and Elon Phoenix (1-1) at Paul Porter Arena has a projected final score of 90-70 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of heavily favored Gardner-Webb, so expect a one-sided matchup. The game will begin at 7:00 PM ET on November 15.

Based on our computer prediction, Gardner-Webb is a good bet to cover the spread, which currently sits at 5.5. The two teams are projected to go over 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

• Last season, Gardner-Webb was 176th in the country offensively (73.5 points scored per game) and 221st on defense (73.2 points conceded).
• On the boards, the Runnin’ Bulldogs were 66th in the country in rebounds (34.5 per game) last season. They were 258th in rebounds allowed (32.8 per game).
• With 12.7 assists per game last year, Gardner-Webb was 216th in the country.
• Last season, the Runnin’ Bulldogs were 171st in the country in 3-point makes (7.5 per game) and 139th in 3-point percentage (34.7%).
• Last year, Gardner-Webb was 94th in the nation in 3-pointers allowed (6.7 per game) and 162nd in defensive 3-point percentage (33.4%).
• The Runnin’ Bulldogs took 63.9% of their shots from inside the 3-point line, and 36.1% from beyond it last season. In terms of makes, 71.3% of the Runnin’ Bulldogs’ baskets were 2-pointers, and 28.7% were 3-pointers.

Elon Performance Insights

• Elon ranked 191st in the country last year with 73.1 points per game. At the other end, it ranked 279th with 75.4 points allowed per contest.
• The Phoenix averaged 30.8 boards per game (265th-ranked in college basketball). They allowed 31.6 rebounds per contest (182nd-ranked).
• Last season Elon ranked 172nd in college basketball in assists, putting up 13.1 per game.
• The Phoenix averaged 11.2 turnovers per game (180th-ranked in college basketball) this season, while forcing 10.5 turnovers per contest (257th-ranked).
• The Phoenix made 8.6 three-pointers per game (62nd-ranked in college basketball). They owned a 35.2% shooting percentage (110th-ranked) from downtown.
• With 8.3 treys conceded per game, Elon was 295th in college basketball. It gave up a 34.0% shooting percentage from beyond the arc, which ranked 209th in college basketball.
• Last year Elon took 57.7% two-pointers, accounting for 66.6% of the team’s buckets. It shot 42.3% from beyond the arc (33.4% of the team’s baskets).

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