Fairleigh Dickinson Knights at Wagner Seahawks ATS Prediction 01/30/20

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The Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (4-15, 2-6 NEC) will be at the Spiro Sports Center to challenge the Wagner Seahawks (5-14, 2-6 NEC) in a NEC matchup. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 30, 2020.

Fairleigh Dickinson Knights at Wagner Seahawks Betting Odds

Both teams fell in their last outing. The Seahawks fell to the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils, 86-76, while the Knights were defeated by the Sacred Heart Pioneers, 77-60.

Fairleigh Dickinson had a better turnover percentage (14.0 vs. 17.9) while Wagner had an offensive rebounding percentage of 45.8 (above their season average of 29.8). Wagner was lifted by Elijah Ford, who finished with 16 points and 16 rebounds. Xzavier Malone-Key fueled Fairleigh Dickinson with 14 points and five rebounds.

The Knights took this series last year, securing victories in two out of three contests. In the last game, Fairleigh Dickinson won 84-46. Making free throws was one of Fairleigh Dickinson’s biggest advantages. They were 19-20 (95.0 percent), while the Seahawks were just 6-8 (75.0 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

The Knights’ Brandon Powell has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 13 points,5.8 rebounds,1.8 steals per game. Meanwhile, Curtis Cobb III has averaged 17 points during that same time frame for the Seahawks.

Fairleigh Dickinson Knights at Wagner Seahawks Odds Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Wagner, ATS Winner – Wagner, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Wagner ranks 123rd in rebounds per game (36.5) while Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 244th (33.0).
  • The Knights average 3.5 blocks per game, which ranks 96th in the NCAA. The Seahawks rank 103rd in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
  • The Seahawks rank 117th in three pointers attempted per game (22.7) while the Knights rank 220th in three pointers allowed per game (24.3).
  • Wagner ranks 151st in assists per game (12.9) while Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 238th (10.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Seahawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 12.0, up from 8.0 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Knights have scored an average of 73.8 points per game (4.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 79.0 points per game (3.1 above their season average).