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The Presbyterian Blue Hose (14-17) battle the Gardner Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs (16-15) in the quarterfinal of the Big South Tournament Friday. Tip from Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Presbyterian vs. Gardner-Webb odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
No. 6-seeded Presbyterian got back in the win column with a 72-65 victory over Charleston Southern Saturday to push as a 7-point favorite. G Samage Teel scored a team-high 18 points while G Trevon Reddish-Rhone (16 points) and G Kobe Stewart (15) were the only other Presbyterian players to score in double figures. The Blue Hose shot 44.8% from the field and finished the regular season with a 6-10 conference record.
The 3rd-seeded Runnin’ Bulldogs were 11-5 in the conference and squeaked past Winthrop 65-64 Saturday to cover as 5-point road underdogs. G Julien Soumaoro scored a team-high 13 points while F Isaiah Richards (11 points) and G Caleb Robinson (11) were the only other Gardner-Webb players to score in double figures. The Runnin’ Bulldogs shot 40% from the field in the win.
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Presbyterian at Gardner-Webb odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:35 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Presbyterian +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Gardner-Webb -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Presbyterian +5.5 (+100) | Gardner-Webb -5.5 (-120)
- Over/Under (O/U): 143.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Presbyterian at Gardner-Webb picks and predictions
Prediction
Gardner-Webb 77, Presbyterian 69
Moneyline
PASS.
There is no value on Gardner-Webb, which is 7-3 in its last 10 games overall and 9-4 at home this season, to take down Presbyterian, which is 5-9 on the road and has lost 4 of its last 5 away games.
Against the spread
BET GARDNER-WEBB -5.5 (-120).
The Runnin’ Bulldogs have covered in 5 of their last 6 games overall and 3 of their last 4 as favorites. They are 17-11 ATS this season and face a Blue Hose team that has failed to cover in 3 of its last 4 games, including 2 of its last 3 as an underdog. Bet on the home team.
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Over/Under
BET OVER 143.5 (-110).
Presbyterian has scored at least 72 points in each of its last 4 games and at least 68 in 9 straight. It has also allowed 71 or more in 8 of its last 10.
Gardner-Webb has scored at least 72 points in 5 of its last 6 games and 8 of its last 10 while allowing at least 70 in 7 of its last 10.
Expect a quick-paced game with the Over hitting easily Friday night.
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