UNC Asheville vs Gardner-Webb Prediction, Picks & Odds | 26 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: UNC Asheville vs Gardner-Webb

The UNC Asheville Bulldogs go up against the Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Thursday, February 26.

There’s a lot to like about the -12.5 line that UNC Asheville have to cover against Gardner-Webb. Take the -110 and feel confident that they get the job done.

UNC Asheville Bulldogs won their previous game which was at home. It was a 74-73 (OT) triumph against Radford Highlanders.

Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs suffered a defeat in their last game. A 82-70 scoreline occurred on the road against Radford Highlanders.

Head-to-Head Statistics

UNC Asheville beat Gardner-Webb when the teams last met. It was a 69-50 scoreline. UNC Asheville have four straight victories against Gardner-Webb. They have won 6 of the 10 previous head-to-head matchups.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UNC Asheville	15-17	2349	2333	16	11-7	4-10	1L
Gardner-Webb	4-29	2248	2820	-572	3-12	1-17	1L

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UNC Asheville vs Gardner-Webb Prediction & Picks

Get ahead of the game with our UNC Asheville vs Gardner-Webb betting rundown, featuring our trusted match prediction, most likely correct score outcome and a fully loaded bet builder.

Game Prediction

We strongly fancy the chances of the favorites beating Gardner-Webb handsomely in this college contest. That is why we’re betting them at -12.5 on the spread at -110.

We only make our basketball picks after confirming the latest college hoops team news. Studying recent form and digging into the most relevant stats also helps us build a complete picture.

Key UNC Asheville vs Gardner-Webb stats:

• The +12.5 line hasn’t been covered by Gardner-Webb in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +12.5 line hasn’t been covered by Gardner-Webb in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The +12.5 line hasn’t been covered by Gardner-Webb in 3 consecutive games at home.

UNC Asheville -12.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of landing a return. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this college basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

UNC Asheville -12.5 @ -110 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

UNC Asheville 83 - 68 Gardner-Webb

A 83-68 win for UNC Asheville is clearly a risky bet although this could be an exciting correct score option where there’s the chance to enjoy a huge potential return.

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UNC Asheville vs Gardner-Webb Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

You might not get rich backing Gardner-Webb at +650. However, the sportsbooks’ betting odds imply a 13% chance of winning this college game. UNC Asheville are the underdogs at -1111 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

11.5 is the spread and 144.5 is the total points line. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. If you want to wager Over 144.5, there are odds of -114.

You’ll find a broad selection of team props and game lines for most college contests, with the best basketball betting sites offering plenty of options. Be sure to review both the pre-game and in-game markets before placing your bets.

Moneyline

UNCA

-1111

Gardner-Webb

+650

Point Spread

UNCA -11.5

-120

Gardner-Webb +11.5

-102

Total Points

Under 144.5

-106

Over 144.5

-114

As an alternative to the game lines, check out the player prop bets that are available. It’s especially great if you have a view when it comes to Turnovers, Steals, Blocks and Points, while there are lots of other options.

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the college basketball micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

UNC Asheville Stats

Gardner-Webb Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -12.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -12.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +12.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +12.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 138.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 146.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 146.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 146.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 69.40 pts and allowed 68.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 70.80 pts and allowed 75.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 150.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 160.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 146.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 146.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 66.40 pts and allowed 84.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 75.80 pts and allowed 84.70 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Big South	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
High Point	30-4	3059	2389	670	20-1	10-3	14W
Winthrop	23-11	2844	2566	278	15-1	8-10	1L
Radford	16-16	2604	2523	81	12-6	4-10	2L
Longwood	16-16	2486	2370	116	12-5	4-11	1L
UNC Asheville	15-17	2349	2333	16	11-7	4-10	1L
Charleston Southern	15-17	2670	2563	107	10-5	5-12	1L
Presbyterian	15-18	2388	2382	6	10-4	5-14	1L
USC Upstate	13-19	2376	2357	19	10-6	3-13	1L
Gardner-Webb	4-29	2248	2820	-572	3-12	1-17	1L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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