It will be a battle between NEC opponents when the Wagner Seahawks (9-10, 4-4 NEC) welcome the Bryant Bulldogs (7-12, 4-4 NEC) to the Spiro Sports Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 31, 2019.
Bryant Bulldogs vs. Wagner Seahawks Free Prediction
In the Bulldogs’ last game, they were defeated by the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights, 78-63. Fairleigh Dickinson’s offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over Bryant. The Knights had a rate of 35.3 (above their season average of 28.1), while the Bulldogs posted a mark of 27.8. Bryant’s Joe Kasperzyk had a solid performance, finishing with 15 points and eight rebounds.
The Seahawks lost to the Robert Morris Colonials in their last matchup, 57-51. Robert Morris’ rebounding was their largest advantage. The Colonials had more offensive rebounds (18 vs. eight), defensive rebounds (26 vs. 20) and total rebounds (44 vs. 28). Wagner’s Romone Saunders put together a good performance, leading both teams in scoring with 16 points on 4-for-13 shooting.
After the Seahawks won both matchups against the Bulldogs last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the last matchup, Wagner won 96-76. The Seahawks had a much better turnover percentage (11.9 vs. 21.6) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (40.0 vs. 28.1).
Wagner appears to have an edge on the offensive glass in this matchup. The Seahawks rank 43rd in offensive rebounding percentage (33.9 percent), while Bryant ranks 235th in defensive rebounding percentage (70.7 percent).
Bryant at Wagner Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Wagner, ATS Winner – Wagner, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
Wagner ranks 97th in rebounds per game (36.9) while Bryant ranks 264th (31.5).
The Seahawks rank 87th in assists allowed per game (12.4) while the Bulldogs rank 232nd (15.5).
Wagner averages 3.6 blocks per game, which ranks 90th in the nation. Bryant ranks 151st in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
The Seahawks average 26.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 40th in the country. The Bulldogs rank 100th in three pointers allowed per game (21.2).
Bettings Trends:
The Bulldogs’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 9.0, down from 9.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Seahawks have scored an average of 58.8 points per game (9.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.6 points per game (3.2 below their season average).
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