The Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs (3-27, 1-14 Big South) are heavy underdogs (+12.5) as they attempt to break a 16-game road slide when they visit the South Carolina Upstate Spartans (12-18, 4-11 Big South) on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at G.B. Hodge Center. The contest airs at 2 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The over/under is set at 149.5 for the matchup.
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South Carolina Upstate Cover -12.5 vs Gardner-Webb -114
South Carolina Upstate vs. Gardner-Webb betting lines
- South Carolina Upstate moneyline odds to win: -1031
- Gardner-Webb moneyline odds to win: +631
- Spread: South Carolina Upstate (-12.5)
- Total: 149.5
South Carolina Upstate statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- South Carolina Upstate sports a better record against the spread when playing at home (6-5-0) than it does in road games (7-9-0).
- The Spartans have exceeded the total more consistently at home, hitting the over in seven of 11 home matchups (63.6%). In away games, they have hit the over in seven of 16 games (43.8%).
- As a moneyline favorite, South Carolina Upstate has an identical winning percentage at home compared to when playing on the road (.500).
Recent trends
- The Spartans have been racking up 71.0 points per contest in their last 10 times on the court, an average that’s a little lower than the 74.7 they’ve scored over the course of the 2025-26 campaign.
- South Carolina Upstate has been less stingy on defense lately, giving up 77.0 points per game over its last 10 contests compared to the 74.4 points per game its opponents are averaging in the 2025-26 season.
- During their last 10 outings, the Spartans are making 0.5 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (6.8 compared to 7.3 season-long), while also shooting a lower percentage from beyond the arc in that span (30.8% compared to 33.1% season-long).
South Carolina Upstate betting records this season
- ATS Record: 13-14-0 (Home: 6-5-0; Away: 7-9-0)
- O-U-P: 14-13-0 (Home: 7-4-0; Away: 7-9-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-4 (Home: 3-3; Away: 1-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-14 (Home: 3-2; Away: 2-12)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.0 (257th in nation) | 43.4 (126th) | 33.5 (100th) | 34.7 (344th) | 12.6 (273rd) | 12.0 (277th) |
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Gardner-Webb statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, Gardner-Webb has performed better at home (7-3-0) than away (6-9-0).
- Runnin’ Bulldogs games have finished above the over/under more frequently at home (eight times out of 10) than away (seven of 15) this year.
- In 2025-26 as moneyline underdogs, the Runnin’ Bulldogs have a better winning percentage at home (.100, 1-9 record) than away (.000, 0-15).
Recent trends
- Over their past 10 games, the Runnin’ Bulldogs are posting 68.0 points per game, 0.8 fewer points than their season average (68.8).
- Gardner-Webb has played better defensively in its previous 10 games, giving up 82.8 points per contest, 4.0 fewer points than its season average of 86.8 allowed.
- Over their past 10 games, the Runnin’ Bulldogs are draining 6.6 treys per contest, 0.3 fewer threes than their season average (6.9). They sport a better three-point percentage over their previous 10 contests (32.0%) compared to their season average (31.1%).
Gardner-Webb betting records this season
- ATS Record: 13-14-0 (Home: 7-3-0; Away: 6-9-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 12.5+: 11-10-0 (As Favorite: 0-0-0; As Underdog: 13-14-0)
- O-U-P: 16-11-0 (Home: 8-2-0; Away: 7-8-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 0-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-26 (Home: 1-9; Away: 0-15)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.1 (297th in nation) | 49.8 (361st) | 27.1 (353rd) | 36.5 (360th) | 10.4 (359th) | 13.0 (334th) |
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