Gardner-Webb Bulldogs vs Clemson Tigers Prediction, 11/7/2025 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Gardner-Webb Bulldogs vs Clemson Tigers

Date: Friday, November 7, 2025

Location: Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, SC

TV: ACC Network

The Gardner-Webb Bulldogs (0-1) are hitting the road to Littlejohn Coliseum on Friday where they will take on the Clemson Tigers (1-0).

The Gardner-Webb Bulldogs took the court against Minnesota and took a loss by a final of 87-60 in their last game. Regarding fouls, the Bulldogs finished with 23 and Minnesota totaled 23 fouls. They also converted 7 of 21 tries from long range. Minnesota finished 66.7% when shooting free throws by burying 20 of 30 shots. On top of that, Minnesota totaled 41 rebounds (11 offensive, 30 defensive), but wasn't able to put a block in the stat sheet. Minnesota totaled 25 assists and had 9 steals for this contest. Concerning defense, Gardner-Webb allowed the other team to shoot 54.5% from the floor on 30 out of 55 shooting. They also recorded 8 dimes for the game while forcing the other team into 14 turnovers and earning 7 steals. When discussing getting rebounds, they compiled 25 with 6 of them being offensive. When they shot from the charity stripe, the Bulldogs converted 16 of their 27 shots for a rate of 59.3%. Gardner-Webb finished having earned a 33.3% field goal percentage (19 out of 57) and buried 6 of their 19 shots from downtown.

Julius Clark is someone who was a factor for this contest. He notched 13 points on 5 out of 9 shooting. He was on the court for 22 mins and also grabbed 3 rebounds. He walked away from this one shooting 55.6% from the floor but had no assists when the time ran out.

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Gardner-Webb heads into this matchup with a mark of 0-1 for the campaign. They average 60.0 points per game (312th in college) while going 33.3% from the field. The Bulldogs are hitting 31.6% on three-point attempts (6 of 19) and 59.3% from the charity stripe. As a unit, Gardner-Webb is collecting 31.0 rebounds per game and has totaled 8 assists this year, which has them ranked 318th in Division 1 in terms of passing. They are losing possession via turnover 14.0 times per contest and as a group are committing 23.0 fouls per game.

On the defensive end of the court, the Bulldogs are forcing 14.0 turnovers per game and they draw 23.0 fouls. They surrender 33.3% on 3-point shots and they are 304th in college in PPG allowed (87.0). The Bulldogs defensively are giving up a FG percentage of 54.5% (30 of 55) and they relinquish 45.0 rebounds per game as a squad. They are currently ranked 346th in the nation in giving up assists with 25 conceded for the campaign.

In their last game, the Clemson Tigers walked away with a victory by a final of 88-38 against New Hampshire. The Tigers were able to pull down 35 defensive boards and 7 offensive rebounds for a total of 42 for the game. They also gave up possession of the ball 6 times, while getting 2 steals in this matchup. New Hampshire committed 28 fouls for this game which took the Tigers to the free throw line for a total of 41 attempts. They were able to bury 30 of those for a rate of 73.2%. When discussing 3-point shots, Clemson converted 6 of their 19 tries (31.6%). Overall, the Tigers went 26 out of 51 from the floor which gave them a shooting percentage of 51.0%. The Tigers allowed New Hampshire to make 15 out of 60 tries from the floor which gave them a shooting percentage of 25.0% for the contest. They shot 14.8% from three-point range by hitting 4 out of 27 and finished the game at 4 of 9 from the free throw line (44.4%). When discussing rebounding, Clemson permitted New Hampshire to get 27 in all (7 on the offensive glass).

Ace Buckner pitched in for the Tigers for the matchup. He had 18 points in his 20 minutes of playing time and had 2 dimes for this game. He buried 6 out of 7 for the contest for a rate of 85.7%, and had 3 rebounds.

Clemson has a mark of 1-0 so far this season. As an offense, the Tigers are connecting on 51.0% from the field, which ranks 91st in the country. Clemson has earned 88 points for the year and they grab 45.0 rebounds per contest. They are assisting teammates 13.0 times per game (228th in the country) and they are turning it over 6.0 times per contest. The Tigers are committing 15.0 fouls every game and they hit 73.2% from the charity stripe.

The Tigers on the defensive side of the court are 21st in the nation in PPG surrendered with 38.0. They are forcing 13.0 turnovers on a nightly basis and have allowed teams to shoot 25.0% from the field (24th in college). The Clemson defense gives up 14.8% on 3-pointers (4 of 27) and opponents are converting on 44.4% of their shots from the charity stripe. They concede 7.0 dimes and 30.0 rebounds every game, which is 67th and 117th in college hoops.

Who will win tonight's NCAA game against the spread?

Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take Clemson

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