The Wagner Seahawks (23-8, 16-4 NEC) and LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds (17-16, 12-8 NEC) bring the regular season to a conclusion when they square off at Spiro Sports Center. The game will air on ESPN2 at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 6, 2018.
Wagner is an 8-point favorite on the opening line, while the Over/Under (O/U) for the game opened at 151.5 points.
LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds vs. Wagner Seahawks Betting Prediction
The last time the Blackbirds played, they defeated the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights, 78-77. LIU Brooklyn’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over Fairleigh Dickinson. The Blackbirds had a rate of 11.0 (better than their season average of 17.1), while the Knights posted a mark of 17.5 (above the 14.2 mark opponents have averaged against LIU Brooklyn this season). With 28 points on 11-for-15 shooting, Raiquan Clark was the game’s leading scorer.
The Seahawks were victorious over the Robert Morris Colonials in their last matchup, 75-64. The Seahawks made 14 of their 17 free throws (82.4 percent) and held the Colonials to an offensive rebounding percentage of 14.3 (below their season average of 31.7). With 18 points and seven rebounds, Wagner’s Romone Saunders put together a solid game.
Wagner should have the advantage on the defensive side of the ball. The Seahawks rank 28th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.470), while LIU Brooklyn is 130th in effective field goal percentage (0.523).
LIU Brooklyn comes into the game with records of 17-16 straight up (SU) and 2-4 against the spread (ATS). Games including the Blackbirds tend to go under the total (60.0 percent).
Meanwhile, Wagner is 23-8 SU and 5-3 ATS. Contrary to LIU Brooklyn, Seahawks games tend to go over the total (85.7 percent).
Clark has averaged 18.2 points and 8.8 rebounds over the last five games for LIU Brooklyn.
Both teams have won a game in the season series. The Seahawks won the most recent matchup 78-74. Wagner had a much better turnover percentage (11.3 vs. 19.2). LIU Brooklyn, meanwhile, did a fantastic job of making free throws (21-30; 70.0 percent). Julian Batts scored a game-high 21 points.
LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds vs. Wagner Seahawks Betting Pick
Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Wagner, ATS Winner – LIU Brooklyn, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
On the road, LIU Brooklyn is 1-3 ATS with 2 overs and 1 under.
At home, Wagner is 3-0 ATS with 3 overs and 0 unders.
Wagner ranks 26th in rebounds per game (39.0) while LIU Brooklyn ranks 207th in rebounds allowed per game (36.2).
The Blackbirds rank 44th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Seahawks rank 157th (3.7).
Wagner ranks 39th in assists allowed per game (11.4) while LIU Brooklyn ranks 125th (13.0).
The Seahawks average 6.5 steals per game, which ranks 97th in the NCAA. The Blackbirds rank 157th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, LIU Brooklyn is 1-1 ATS with 2 unders.
Wagner is 2-0 ATS with 2 overs over their last five games.
The Blackbirds’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.2, up from 0.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Seahawks have scored an average of 70.4 points per game (4.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.8 points per game (1.1 below their season average).
