Fairleigh Dickinson Knights at Wagner Seahawks ATS Prediction 01/12/19

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The Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (6-9, 1-2 NEC) will be at the Spiro Sports Center to challenge the Wagner Seahawks (7-7, 2-1 NEC) in a NEC matchup. Action gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.

Fairleigh Dickinson Knights at Wagner Seahawks ATS Odds

In their last game, the Seahawks barely escaped the Sacred Heart Pioneers, 76-73, while the Knights lost to the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils, 103-96.

The Seahawks made 19 of their 23 free throws (82.6 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.559 (above their season average of 0.495). Fairleigh Dickinson, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (17.7 vs. 19.1). Romone Saunders had a solid performance for Wagner, finishing with 24 points and five rebounds. Jahlil Jenkins was a key piece for Fairleigh Dickinson with 25 points.

This series was highly contested last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Knights won the most recent matchup 76-69. Fairleigh Dickinson did a terrific job of converting from the free throw line (15-20; 75.0 percent). Wagner, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (9.2 vs. 16.3). This is the first time these teams will battle this year.

It could be a sloppy game for the Wagner offense. Wagner ranks 320th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 22.3 percent), while the gambling defense of Fairleigh Dickinson forces the 30th-most turnovers in the nation (23.5 percent).

Fairleigh Dickinson vs. Wagner Betting Pick

College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Wagner, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 19th in steals per game (8.7) while Wagner ranks 123rd in steals allowed per game (6.8).
  • The Seahawks rank 40th in rebounds allowed per game (31.9) while the Knights rank 100th (34.2).
  • The Seahawks rank 29th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Knights rank 113th (3.8).
  • Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 49th in three pointers allowed per game (20.0) while Wagner ranks 126th (22.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Knights have scored an average of 75.0 points per game (0.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.6 points per game (2.1 above their season average).
  • The Seahawks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.0, up from 1.6 for the season.