Gardner Webb vs Bethune Cookman 11/27/24 - NCAAB Picks & Predictions

The Gardner Webb Runnin Bulldogs roll into Wednesday afternoon with a championship matchup in the Cancun challenge against Bethune Cookman. Gardner Webb is .500 on the year with three wins and three losses overall following their victory last time out. Offensively the Runnin Bulldogs have averaged 70 points on 46.4% of the floor. Defensively Gardner Webb has been below average allowing 76.8 points per game this season but allowed just 69 last time out. Stay in the loop with our College Basketball Picks.

Gardner Webb was top tier offensively last time out scoring 73 points on 51.9% shooting and knocked down 6 triples in the game period the Bulldogs won the rebounding battle and pulled on 13 offensive rebounds as well. Darryl Simmons led the offense for Gardner Webb last time out with 73 points on 13 shots and 32 minutes. Pharell Boyogueno and Anthony Seldon both added to the Bulldogs offense scoring 15 points apiece. The Gardner Webb reserves combined to score 11 points between six players in the game.

The Bethune Cookman Wildcats come into Wednesday with two wins and four losses on the year following their victory last time out. Offensively the Wildcats have been terrible this season scoring just 64 points on 39.7% shooting but poured in 79 points in their victory against North Dakota. Defensively Bethune Cookman had a ton of troubles as well, allowing 76.4 points per game but gave up less than 70 in their last victory.

Bethune Cookman had one of their better games of the season offensively last time out, scoring 79 points on 45.5% shooting from the floor. Bethune Cookman also knocked down 7 triples and 12 free throws in the win. Brayon Freeman led the way for the Bethune Cookman offense with 26 points on 20 shots in 33 minutes. Trey Thomas chipped in 17 points in 35 minutes, while Daniel Roseanne added ten points as the third starter in double digits.

Both teams have troubles this season, but Bethune Cookman will have the most issues on Wednesday. Look for Gardner Webb to control this game on both sides of the ball as they use their depth and talent to get the win. Take the running Bulldogs to extend their winning streak Wednesday afternoon with a win and cover in Mexico against Bethune Cookman. Final Score Prediction, Gardner-Webb Runnin Bulldogs win and cover 74-62.