The Wagner Seahawks (12-12, 7-6 NEC) will be at Knott Arena to take on the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers (7-19, 4-9 NEC) in a NEC matchup. Action begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019.
Wagner Seahawks vs. Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers ATS Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Mountaineers defeated the Robert Morris Colonials 76-62, while the Seahawks beat the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils 63-57.
Wagner’s 0.521 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Central Connecticut State, who had a mark of 0.349. The Seahawks’ mark was above their season average of 0.469, while the Blue Devils’ was below their season average of 0.483. The Mountaineers, meanwhile, made 24 of their 32 free throws (75.0 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.578 (above their season average of 0.481). Mount St. Mary’s was led by Vado Morse, who finished with 21 points. Romone Saunders, meanwhile played a key role for Wagner with 18 points and nine rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Morse led the Mountaineers to a 70-56 win. He was the game’s leading scorer with 20 points. Mount St. Mary’s had a much better free throw rate (0.378 vs. 0.167). Wagner, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (15.6 vs. 18.8).
The offensive glass could be a major edge for Wagner in this meeting. The Seahawks rank 35th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.1 percent), while Mount St. Mary’s ranks 262nd in defensive rebounding percentage (70.0 percent).
Wagner Seahawks at Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers Free Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Mount St. Mary’s, ATS Winner – Mount St. Mary’s, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Wagner ranks 70th in rebounds per game (37.3) while Mount St. Mary’s ranks 210th in rebounds allowed per game (36.4).
- The Seahawks rank 47th in three pointers attempted per game (25.8) while the Mountaineers rank 148th in three pointers allowed per game (22.3).
- Wagner ranks 184th in assists per game (12.5) while Mount St. Mary’s ranks 234th (11.2).
Bettings Trends:
- The Seahawks have outscored opponents by an average of 1.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Wagner has been defeated by an average of 0.2 points.
- During their last five games, the Mountaineers have scored an average of 71.2 points per game (3.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.2 points per game (0.6 below their season average).
