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Gardner-Webb @ Winthrop

Current Records: Gardner-Webb 8-11; Winthrop 8-12

What to Know

The Gardner-Webb Bulldogs haven't won a game against the Winthrop Eagles since Feb. 13 of 2020, but they'll be looking to end the drought Saturday. Gardner-Webb and Winthrop will face off in a Big South battle at 2 p.m. ET at Winthrop Coliseum. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.

The Bulldogs were within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Wednesday as they fell 64-59 to the Longwood Lancers.

Meanwhile, the Eagles were within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Wednesday as they fell 71-66 to the High Point Panthers.

Barring any buzzer beaters, Gardner-Webb is expected to win a tight contest. But bettors beware: they are only 3-8 against the spread when favored.

The losses put Gardner-Webb at 8-11 and Winthrop at 8-12. A couple defensive stats to keep an eye on: The Bulldogs have been holding their opponents to a field goal percentage of 39.90%, which places them 31st in college basketball. On the other end of the spectrum, the Eagles have allowed their opponents to shoot 46.90% from the floor on average, which is the eighth highest shooting percentage allowed in college basketball.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 2 p.m. ET
  • Where: Winthrop Coliseum -- Rock Hill, South Carolina
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $19.95

Odds

The Bulldogs are a slight 2.5-point favorite against the Eagles, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 2.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -111

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Series History

Winthrop have won 16 out of their last 18 games against Gardner-Webb.

  • Mar 05, 2022 - Winthrop 76 vs. Gardner-Webb 67
  • Feb 16, 2022 - Winthrop 81 vs. Gardner-Webb 70
  • Jan 22, 2022 - Winthrop 64 vs. Gardner-Webb 62
  • Jan 10, 2021 - Winthrop 91 vs. Gardner-Webb 83
  • Jan 09, 2021 - Winthrop 75 vs. Gardner-Webb 65
  • Mar 06, 2020 - Winthrop 78 vs. Gardner-Webb 66
  • Feb 13, 2020 - Gardner-Webb 74 vs. Winthrop 70
  • Jan 11, 2020 - Winthrop 99 vs. Gardner-Webb 95
  • Feb 16, 2019 - Gardner-Webb 64 vs. Winthrop 60
  • Jan 24, 2019 - Winthrop 97 vs. Gardner-Webb 88
  • Mar 01, 2018 - Winthrop 72 vs. Gardner-Webb 68
  • Feb 15, 2018 - Winthrop 90 vs. Gardner-Webb 71
  • Jan 15, 2018 - Winthrop 90 vs. Gardner-Webb 67
  • Mar 03, 2017 - Winthrop 80 vs. Gardner-Webb 77
  • Feb 11, 2017 - Winthrop 77 vs. Gardner-Webb 71
  • Jan 26, 2017 - Winthrop 72 vs. Gardner-Webb 70
  • Mar 05, 2016 - Winthrop 82 vs. Gardner-Webb 69
  • Jan 20, 2016 - Winthrop 71 vs. Gardner-Webb 58