It will be a battle between NEC opponents when the Wagner Seahawks (6-7, 1-1 NEC) welcome the Sacred Heart Pioneers (6-9, 2-0 NEC) to the Spiro Sports Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 10, 2019.
Sacred Heart Pioneers vs. Wagner Seahawks Betting Prediction
In the Pioneers’ last matchup, they were topped by the Holy Cross Crusaders, 93-81. Holy Cross’ 11.3 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Sacred Heart, who had a mark of 27.1. Koreem Ozier played well for Sacred Heart, putting up 23 points.
The Seahawks were blown out by the Seton Hall Pirates in their last outing, 89-49. One of Seton Hall’s largest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They had 25 free throw attempts, while Wagner had just 10. Wagner’s AJ Sumbry had a solid game, leading the team in scoring with 12 points on 6-for-14 shooting.
After the Seahawks won both matchups against the Pioneers last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. In the most recent matchup, Wagner won 99-84. The Seahawks had a much better turnover percentage (6.5 vs. 15.5) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (25.0 vs. 23.3).
Sean Hoehn has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Sacred Heart.
Wagner appears to have an edge on the offensive glass in this contest. The Seahawks rank 40th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.7 percent), while Sacred Heart ranks 151st in defensive rebounding percentage (72.7 percent).
Sacred Heart at Wagner Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Wagner, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Wagner ranks 60th in three pointers attempted per game (25.9) while Sacred Heart ranks 248th in three pointers allowed per game (27.4).
The Seahawks rank 77th in assists allowed per game (12.1) while the Pioneers rank 227th (16.7).
Wagner ranks 36th in rebounds allowed per game (31.6) while Sacred Heart ranks 136th (35.2).
The Seahawks rank 24th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while the Pioneers rank 101st (3.5).
Wagner averages 6.8 steals per game, which ranks 97th in the nation. Sacred Heart ranks 141st in steals allowed per game (7.3).
Bettings Trends:
The Pioneers have outscored opponents by an average of 4.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Sacred Heart has been defeated by an average of 1.2 points.
During their last five games, the Seahawks have scored an average of 72.4 points per game (1.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.8 points per game (6.0 above their season average).
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