High Point vs. Gardner-Webb betting: College basketball preview for February 22

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The High Point Panthers (24-5, 12-2 Big South) are favored (-9.5) to continue a nine-game winning streak when they visit the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs (10-16, 5-8 Big South) at 2:00 PM ET on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Paul Porter Arena. The matchup airs on ESPN+. The over/under is set at 159.5 for the matchup.

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High Point Cover -9.5 vs Gardner-Webb -104

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High Point vs. Gardner-Webb betting lines

  • High Point moneyline odds to win: -446
  • Gardner-Webb moneyline odds to win: +341
  • Spread: High Point (-9.5)
  • Total: 159.5

High Point statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • High Point sports a better record against the spread when playing at home (8-7-0) than it does in away games (4-5-0).
  • The Panthers have eclipsed the total in five of 15 home games (33.3%). They’ve fared better in road games, going over the total in eight of nine matchups (88.9%).
  • At home, High Point has won more often as a moneyline favorite, producing a record of 12-1 (.923). In away games, it is 6-3 (.667) as a moneyline favorite.

Recent trends

  • In their last 10 games, the Panthers have been putting up 84.7 points per contest, an average that’s a little higher than the 81.9 they’ve scored over the course of the 2024-25 season.
  • High Point has been more porous on the defensive side of the ball lately, giving up 73.2 points per game during its past 10 contests compared to the 68.9 points per game its opponents average in the 2024-25 season.
  • During their last 10 contests, the Panthers are making 0.3 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (8 compared to 8.3 season-long), while shooting a higher percentage from beyond the arc in that span (37% compared to 36.5% season-long).

High Point betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 12-15-1 (Home: 8-7-0; Away: 4-5-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 9.5+: 6-9-0 (As Favorite: 11-15-1; As Underdog: 1-0-0)
  • O-U-P: 14-13-1 (Home: 5-9-1; Away: 8-1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 21-5 (Home: 12-1; Away: 6-3)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-0 (Home: 1-0; Away: 0-0)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
49.3 (12th in nation) 42.6 (113th) 33.3 (106th) 27.4 (19th) 12.9 (241st) 10 (60th)

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Gardner-Webb statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Gardner-Webb’s winning percentage against the spread at home is .333 (3-6-0). Away, it is .533 (8-7-0).
  • Looking at the over/under, Runnin’ Bulldogs games have finished over more often at home (seven of nine, 77.8%) than on the road (10 of 15, 66.7%).
  • In 2024-25 as moneyline underdogs, the Runnin’ Bulldogs have a better winning percentage at home (1.000, 2-0 record) than on the road (.154, 2-11).

Recent trends

  • The Runnin’ Bulldogs are compiling 78 points per contest in their previous 10 games, compared to their season average of 75.4.
  • Gardner-Webb is allowing 82.1 points per game over its past 10 games, which is 3.1 more points than it is allowing for the season (79).
  • The Runnin’ Bulldogs are sinking 7.6 threes per contest over their last 10 games, which is 0.9 more than their average for the season (6.7). That said, they own a lower shooting percentage from three-point land over their past 10 contests (33.2%) compared to their season average (33.9%).

Gardner-Webb betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 13-13-0 (Home: 3-6-0; Away: 8-7-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 9.5+: 3-1-0 (As Favorite: 4-6-0; As Underdog: 9-7-0)
  • O-U-P: 19-7-0 (Home: 7-2-0; Away: 10-5-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-5 (Home: 3-4; Away: 1-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-11 (Home: 2-0; Away: 2-11)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
47.2 (52nd in nation) 45.9 (300th) 32.8 (138th) 29.8 (100th) 11.2 (340th) 14.1 (347th)
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