UNC Asheville vs. Gardner-Webb betting: College basketball preview for Feb. 26

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The Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs (3-26, 1-13 Big South) host the UNC Asheville Bulldogs (13-15, 7-7 Big South) after losing three home games in a row. The Bulldogs are heavy favorites by 12.5 points in the matchup, which starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 26, 2026. The point total is 145 in the matchup.

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UNC Asheville Cover -12.5 vs Gardner-Webb -112

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UNC Asheville vs. Gardner-Webb betting lines

  • UNC Asheville moneyline odds to win: -1042
  • Gardner-Webb moneyline odds to win: +635
  • Spread: UNC Asheville (-12.5)
  • Total: 145

UNC Asheville statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • When playing at home, UNC Asheville owns a worse record against the spread (5-6-0) compared to its ATS record on the road (6-6-0).
  • The Bulldogs have exceeded the total in three of 11 home games (27.3%). They’ve fared better in away games, eclipsing the total in eight of 12 matchups (66.7%).
  • At home, UNC Asheville has won more often as a moneyline favorite, putting up a record of 5-2 (.714). In away games, it is 0-2 (.000) as a moneyline favorite.

Recent trends

  • In their last 10 games, the Bulldogs have been putting up 69.4 points per game, an average that’s a little lower than the 72.9 they’ve scored over the course of the 2025-26 season.
  • UNC Asheville has been tougher on the defensive side of the ball lately, allowing 68.9 points per game during its last 10 outings compared to the 71.9 points per game its opponents average over the 2025-26 season.
  • The Bulldogs’ past 10 outings have seen them make 6.3 three-pointers per game while shooting 33.3% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are below their 2025-26 averages of 6.9 makes and 35.3%.

UNC Asheville betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 12-13-0 (Home: 5-6-0; Away: 6-6-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 12.5+: 1-0-0 (As Favorite: 3-7-0; As Underdog: 9-6-0)
  • O-U-P: 12-13-0 (Home: 3-8-0; Away: 8-4-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-4 (Home: 5-2; Away: 0-2)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-11 (Home: 0-4; Away: 3-7)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
45.4 (169th in nation) 43.9 (162nd) 31.4 (222nd) 30.3 (131st) 11.3 (342nd) 11.0 (187th)

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Gardner-Webb statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Against the spread, Gardner-Webb has been better at home (6-3-0) than away (6-9-0).
  • In terms of the over/under, Runnin’ Bulldogs games have finished over more frequently at home (seven of nine, 77.8%) than on the road (seven of 15, 46.7%).
  • As moneyline underdogs, the Runnin’ Bulldogs have won a higher percentage of games at home (1-8) than on the road (0-15).

Recent trends

  • In their previous 10 games, the Runnin’ Bulldogs are averaging 66.4 points per contest, compared to their season average of 68.7.
  • Gardner-Webb is giving up 84.3 points per contest in its past 10 games, which is 2.8 fewer points than it is allowing for the season (87.1).
  • The Runnin’ Bulldogs are making 6.5 treys per contest over their previous 10 games, which is 0.4 fewer three-pointers than their average for the season (6.9). That said, they have a higher three-point percentage over their previous 10 games (32.0%) compared to their season average from three-point land (31.1%).

Gardner-Webb betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 12-14-0 (Home: 6-3-0; Away: 6-9-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 12.5+: 10-10-0 (As Favorite: 0-0-0; As Underdog: 12-14-0)
  • O-U-P: 15-11-0 (Home: 7-2-0; Away: 7-8-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 0-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-25 (Home: 1-8; Away: 0-15)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
43.0 (299th in nation) 49.9 (362nd) 27.3 (350th) 36.6 (360th) 10.3 (362nd) 13.3 (338th)
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