Wagner Seahawks vs. LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds Betting Prediction 02/09/19

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The Wagner Seahawks (10-12, 5-6 NEC) will be at the Steinberg Wellness Center to go head-to-head against the LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds (11-12, 5-6 NEC) in a NEC matchup. The game gets underway at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.

Wagner Seahawks vs. LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds ATS Odds

In their last game, the Blackbirds beat the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers, 77-62, while the Seahawks were beaten by the St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers, 51-44.

LIU Brooklyn played a nearly perfect game. They had a free throw rate of 0.241 (below their season average of 0.257) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.543 (above their season average of 0.508). For those same stats, Mount St. Mary’s put up marks of 0.131 and 0.443, respectively. Wagner, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.3 vs. 25.6). Ty Flowers played a pivotal role for LIU Brooklyn with 18 points and six rebounds. AJ Sumbry played well for Wagner, finishing with 10 points and six rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Romone Saunders led the Seahawks to a 71-59 victory. He recorded 17 points, seven rebounds and five assists. The Seahawks’ 13.3 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Blackbirds, who had a mark of 23.5.

It will be a battle of contrasting styles as the fast-paced Blackbirds will look to push the more methodical Seahawks. The Blackbirds rank 50th in possessions per game while the Seahawks are 298th.

Wagner Seahawks vs. LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds Free Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – LIU Brooklyn, ATS Winner – LIU Brooklyn, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Wagner averages 37.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 87th in the country. LIU Brooklyn ranks 195th in rebounds allowed per game (35.9).
  • The Blackbirds rank 57th in three pointers attempted per game (25.5) while the Seahawks rank 113th in three pointers allowed per game (21.5).
  • The Seahawks rank 101st in steals per game (6.5) while the Blackbirds rank 181st in steals allowed per game (7.3).
  • Wagner averages 3.7 blocks per game, which ranks 79th in the country. LIU Brooklyn ranks 139th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Seahawks have scored an average of 62.6 points per game (4.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 63.4 points per game (4.3 below their season average).
  • The Blackbirds’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.2, up from 0.1 for the season.