It will be a battle between NEC opponents when the Wagner Seahawks (7-7, 2-1 NEC) welcome the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (6-9, 1-2 NEC) to the Spiro Sports Center. The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights at Wagner Seahawks ATS Prediction
In the Knights’ last game, they were topped by the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils, 103-96. Central Connecticut State made good use of their 26 trips to the free throw line, making 22 of them (84.6 percent). Fairleigh Dickinson, meanwhile, was just 18-26 (69.2 percent). Jahlil Jenkins led Fairleigh Dickinson in scoring with 25 points on 9-for-19 shooting.
The Seahawks barely escaped the Sacred Heart Pioneers in their last matchup, 76-73. One of Wagner’s largest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 19-23 (82.6 percent), while the Pioneers were 18-24 (75.0 percent). Romone Saunders was the game’s high scorer with 24 points on 8-for-14 shooting from the field.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. The Knights won the most recent game 76-69. Fairleigh Dickinson did an excellent job of making free throws (15-20; 75.0 percent). Wagner, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (9.2 vs. 16.3).
It might be a sloppy game for the Wagner offense. Wagner ranks 320th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 22.3 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Fairleigh Dickinson forces the 30th-most turnovers in the country (23.5 percent).
Fairleigh Dickinson at Wagner ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Wagner, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 19th in steals per game (8.7) while Wagner ranks 123rd in steals allowed per game (6.8).
The Seahawks rank 29th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Knights rank 113th (3.8).
Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 49th in three pointers allowed per game (20.0) while Wagner ranks 126th (22.5).
The Seahawks rank 40th in rebounds allowed per game (31.9) while the Knights rank 100th (34.2).
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The Knights have been outscored by an average of 0.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Fairleigh Dickinson has defeated opponents by an average of 1.1 points.
During their last five games, the Seahawks have scored an average of 69.8 points per game (1.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.8 points per game (5.2 below their season average).
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