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The Big South conference tournament continues Friday as the No. 5 seed Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs (15-15, 10-8 Big South) face off against the No. 4 seed South Carolina Upstate Spartans (15-14, 10-8 Big South) at Bojangles’ Coliseum, starting at 2:30 PM on ESPN+. Gardner-Webb is a 4-point favorite to move one step closer to an automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament bracket.
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How do I watch Runnin’ Bulldogs vs. Spartans?
- Game Day: Friday, March 3, 2023
- Game Time: 2:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
- Arena: Bojangles’ Coliseum
Betting Lines for Runnin’ Bulldogs vs. Spartans
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Gardner-Webb | -4 | 131.5 |
Gardner-Webb Betting Stats & Information
- Gardner-Webb is 12-8 in games when it was favored on the moneyline (winning 60%).
- When they have played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -189 or shorter, the Runnin’ Bulldogs have gone 8-4 (66.7% winning percentage).
- The Runnin’ Bulldogs have gone 12-15-1 ATS this season.
- The Spartans have a 9-7 record against the spread this season when an underdog by 4 points or more.
- Gardner-Webb’s average point total in outings this season is 135.7, 4.2 points higher than the total in this game.
South Carolina Upstate Betting Stats & Info
- South Carolina Upstate has been underdogs in 21 games this season and won nine (42.9%) of those contests.
- This season, the Spartans have won five of their 16 games, or 31.2%, when they’re the underdog by at least +155 on the moneyline.
- So far this season, the Spartans have compiled a 14-12-1 record against the spread.
- The Spartans have a 9-7 record against the spread this year when an underdog by 4 points or more.
- The average point total for South Carolina Upstate this year is 6.9 points higher than this game’s over/under.
Gardner-Webb vs. South Carolina Upstate Season Stat Comparison
| Gardner-Webb Rank | Gardner-Webb AVG | South Carolina Upstate AVG | South Carolina Upstate Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 206th | 70.5 | Points Scored | 68.9 | 256th |
| 50th | 65.2 | Points Allowed | 69.5 | 164th |
| 139th | 32.4 | Rebounds | 29.1 | 313th |
| 210th | 8.2 | Off. Rebounds | 7.4 | 279th |
| 284th | 6.4 | 3pt Made | 6.5 | 272nd |
| 198th | 12.8 | Assists | 12 | 268th |
| 225th | 12.4 | Turnovers | 13 | 284th |
This Matchup’s Impact Players
Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs Leaders
- The leader in points and assists for the Runnin’ Bulldogs is DQ Nicholas, who scores 12.4 points and distributes 3.2 assists per game.
- Kareem Reid is Gardner-Webb’s best rebounder, hauling in an average of 5.7 boards in each contest while scoring 10.7 points per game.
- Julien Soumaoro leads the Runnin’ Bulldogs in three-point shooting, knocking down an average of 1.9 shots per game from beyond the arc.
South Carolina Upstate Spartans Leaders
- Trae Broadnax racks up 4.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game, placing him atop the Spartans’ rebound and assists leaderboards.
- Jordan Gainey counts for 15.1 points per game, making him the top scorer on South Carolina Upstate’s team.
- Gainey is reliable from distance and leads the Spartans with 2.2 made threes per game.
