The Hartford Hawks (4-7) and the Wagner Seahawks (2-5) go head-to-head at Chase Family Arena. The Hawks will try to snap their five-game losing streak. The game gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 14, 2019.
Wagner Seahawks at Hartford Hawks Betting Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last game. The Hawks fell to the Sacred Heart Pioneers, 79-62, while the Seahawks lost big to the St. John’s Red Storm, 86-63.
Wagner did a fantastic job of getting and making free throws (19-26; 73.1 percent) while Hartford had a turnover percentage of 12.9 (better than their season average of 19.4). Malik Ellison had a solid performance for Hartford with 18 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Elijah Ford had a good game for Wagner, recording 12 points and 10 rebounds.
The Seahawks won the sole contest between these two teams last year, 77-68. Wagner made good use of their 36 trips to the free throw line, making 32 of them (88.9 percent). Hartford, meanwhile, was 14-17 (82.4 percent).
The offensive glass should be a major edge for Wagner in this showdown. The Seahawks rank 59th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.1 percent), while Hartford ranks 274th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.2 percent) since the 2018-19 season.
Wagner Seahawks at Hartford Hawks Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Wagner, ATS Winner – Wagner, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Wagner ranks 105th in rebounds allowed per game (34.2) while Hartford ranks 251st (36.4).
- The Hawks rank 65th in steals per game (7.0) while the Seahawks rank 98th in steals allowed per game (6.3).
- Hartford averages 13.8 assists per game, which ranks 120th in the country. Wagner ranks 137th in assists allowed per game (12.9).
- The Hawks rank 40th in three pointers allowed per game (22.1) while the Seahawks rank 123rd (21.8).
- Hartford ranks 27th in blocks allowed per game (3.2) while Wagner ranks 71st (3.1).
