The LIU Sharks (9-9, 4-1 NEC) will be at the Spiro Sports Center to square off with the Wagner Seahawks (4-12, 1-4 NEC) in a NEC matchup. The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Monday, January 20, 2020.
LIU Sharks vs. Wagner Seahawks Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Seahawks were beaten by the St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers, 69-64, while the Sharks defeated the Bryant Bulldogs, 74-60.
LIU dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.510 (above their season average of 0.216) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.471 (below their season average of 0.536). Bryant recorded marks of 0.274 and 0.347, respectively, for those same stats. Wagner, meanwhile, held St. Francis Brooklyn to an offensive rebounding percentage of 18.9 (below their season average of 28.6). Wagner was led by Alex Morales, who recorded 25 points and eight rebounds. Raiquan Clark played a key role for LIU with 21 points and 14 rebounds.
The Seahawks dominated this series last year, securing victories in both games. In the most recent contest, Wagner won 68-65. Wagner had a much better turnover percentage (11.5 vs. 19.6). LIU, on the other hand, did a fantastic job of making free throws (22-28; 78.6 percent). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
LIU could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their upper-echelon offense faces off against one of the nation’s worst defenses. The Sharks currently rank 55th in effective field goal percentage (0.533), while Wagner ranks 319th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.532).
LIU Sharks vs. Wagner Seahawks Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – LIU, ATS Winner – LIU, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- LIU averages 15.0 assists per game, which ranks 46th in the country. Wagner ranks 208th in assists allowed per game (14.7).
- The Sharks rank 86th in steals per game (7.2) while the Seahawks rank 132nd in steals allowed per game (6.8).
- LIU ranks 79th in blocks per game (3.7) while Wagner ranks 101st in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
- The Sharks rank eighth in three pointers attempted per game (29.5) while the Seahawks rank 159th in three pointers allowed per game (22.3).
- Wagner averages 35.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 155th in the NCAA. LIU ranks 277th in rebounds allowed per game (40.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Sharks have scored an average of 78.0 points per game (1.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.2 points per game (7.3 below their season average).
- The Seahawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.6, up from 8.1 for the season.
