Gardner-Webb at Miami College Basketball Picks & Predictions 11/10/2017

Friday, November 10, 2017

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The Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs travel to Watsco Center to play the Miami Hurricanes on Friday, November 10, 2017.

Gardner-Webb heads into this matchup after finishing last year with a mark of 18-13. They had a point differential of 6.9 as they averaged 77.2 points per contest while giving up 70.3 per game. Miami had an overall mark of 20-10 last year. They averaged 69.4 points per contest and gave up 63.7, which was a point differential of 5.7.

Valuable Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs Betting Trends

The Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs were 4-0 against the spread last season

The Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs were 1-1 against the over/under last year

Important Miami Hurricanes Betting Trends

The Miami Hurricanes were 11-19 against the spread last season

The Miami Hurricanes were 9-18 against the over/under last year

Key Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs Injuries

No key injuries to report

Key Miami Hurricanes Injuries

11/25/16 G Rashad Muhammad Disciplinary has left team

Player Spotlight

Laquincy Rideau averaged 14.2 points per game while playing 28.8 minutes per night last season. He pulled down 5.7 rebounds per game and dished out 5.2 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage was 43% while his free throw percentage finished at 58%. Tyrell Nelson averaged 12.9 points per game in 27.2 minutes per contest last season. He averaged 1.3 assists per contest and 7 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage was 53% for the year while his free throw percentage was 63%.

Player Spotlight

Davon Reed averaged 14.9 points per game while playing 35.3 minutes per contest last year. He grabbed 4.8 rebounds per game and had 2.4 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage was 43% and his free throw percentage was at 83%. Ja'Quan Newton averaged 13.5 points per game last season and he saw the court an average of 31.4 minutes per contest. He also averaged 3.5 rebounds per contest and 3.4 assists per game. His field goal percentage was 45% and his free throw percentage was 70%.

Useful Team Statistics

Gardner-Webb averaged 77.2 points per contest last season, which ranked them 90th in the nation. Their average scoring margin was 6.9 and their shooting percentage was 48% as a team, which had them ranked 30th. Behind the arc they shot 38% which was good for 55th in the country. They averaged 38.2 rebounds per game and 14.7 assists per game, which ranked them 56th and 91st in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they ranked 61st with 14.4 per game. The Runnin' Bulldogs allowed 70.3 points per game to their opponents which ranked them 124th in Division 1. They also allowed a 42% shooting percentage and a 34% average from behind the arc, ranking them 77th and 145th in those defensive categories. Opponents averaged 34.2 rebounds a game which ranked 121st and they gave up 13.6 assists per contest, which put them in 207th place in college basketball. They forced 15.0 turnovers per game which ranked them 310th in the nation.

Useful Team Statistics

Miami was 266th in the country with 69.4 points per game last year. They were 126th in D-1 in shooting at 45%, while their average scoring margin was 5.7. They shot 36% from 3-point range, which was good for 137th in college basketball. They were 159th in the nation in rebounding with 36.0 boards per game, and 280th in assists per contest with 11.9. The Hurricanes were 216th in turnovers per game with 12.7. The Hurricanes surrendered 63.7 points per contest, which ranked them 24th in the country. Their defense allowed a 41% shooting percentage and a 33% average from 3-point range, ranking them 53rd and 78th in those defensive statistics. They ranked 68th with 11.8 assists allowed per contest and 24th with 31.5 rebounds surrendered per game. The Hurricanes were 73rd in Division 1 in forcing turnovers with 11.9 per game last season.

Advanced Statistics

The Runnin' Bulldogs were 45th in the country in defensive rating last season with 96.6, and their offensive rating of 106.1 was ranked 133rd. They were 91st in college basketball in pace with 71.4 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 53% was 64th. As a unit they were 109th in the nation in true shooting percentage with 56% and they shot 3-pointers on 29% of their shot attempts, ranking 325th in D-1. Gardner-Webb was 87th in turnovers, as they turned the ball over an average of 17.3 times per 100 possessions while forcing 18.3 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year was 48%, which was 74th in the country.

Advanced Statistics

Miami was 128th in the country in turnovers last year, as they turned the ball over an average of 16.8 times per 100 possessions while forcing 16.1 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year was 47%, which was 48th in Division 1. The Hurricanes were 69th in the nation in defensive rating with 97.9, and their offensive rating of 106.7 was ranked 123rd. They were 338th in D-1 in pace with 64.8 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 51% was 156th. As a unit they were 153rd in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 55% and they shot 3-pointers on 33% of their shot attempts, ranking 262nd in the country.

Who will win tonight's Gardner-Webb/Miami college basketball game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take Miami

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