The La Salle Explorers (6-3) will be at home in Tom Gola Arena when they square off against the Wagner Seahawks (2-6). The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 18, 2019.
Wagner Seahawks vs. La Salle Explorers Betting Odds
In their last game, the Explorers were victorious over the Morgan State Bears, 85-68, while the Seahawks lost to the Hartford Hawks, 71-63.
La Salle played a nearly perfect game. They had a superb turnover percentage of 9.1 (better than their season average of 19.9) and a free throw rate of 0.362 (above their season average of 0.179). For those same stats, Morgan State put up marks of 19.5 and 0.224, respectively. Wagner, meanwhile, held Hartford to an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.1 (below the 27.8 mark opponents have averaged against Wagner this season). La Salle was led by Isiah Deas, who contributed 31 points. Alex Morales played a pivotal role for Wagner with 19 points and seven rebounds.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, La Salle figures to have a significant advantage. Since the 2018-19 season, the Explorers defense ranks 51st in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.497), while the Wagner offense ranks 318th in effective field goal percentage (0.459).
Wagner Seahawks at La Salle Explorers Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – La Salle, ATS Winner – La Salle, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Wagner ranks 114th in rebounds per game (36.6) while La Salle ranks 217th in rebounds allowed per game (36.1).
- The Seahawks average 3.3 blocks per game, which ranks 96th in the country. The Explorers rank 142nd in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
- La Salle averages 12.8 assists per game, which ranks 103rd in the country. Wagner ranks 127th in assists allowed per game (12.8).
- The Seahawks rank 62nd in three pointers attempted per game (25.3) while the Explorers rank 128th in three pointers allowed per game (19.1).
- Wagner ranks 134th in steals per game (6.2) while La Salle ranks 187th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
