Wagner Seahawks at Merrimack Warriors ATS Prediction 02/15/20

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The Wagner Seahawks (5-18, 2-10 NEC) and the Merrimack Warriors (17-9, 11-2 NEC) go head-to-head at Hammel Court. The Seahawks will attempt to put an end to their six-game losing streak. The game gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 15, 2020.

Wagner Seahawks at Merrimack Warriors Betting Odds

In their last matchup, the Warriors beat the St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers, 60-50, while the Seahawks lost big to the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights, 106-73.

The Warriors had a free throw rate of 0.188 (above their season average of 0.178) and held the Terriers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.379 (below their season average of 0.477). Wagner, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (31.0 vs. 25.0). Merrimack’s Devin Jensen played well, finishing with 14 points and nine rebounds. Tyrone Nesby IV, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Wagner with 25 points and eight rebounds.

The inefficient offense of Wagner (268th in the country with an offensive efficiency of 98.3) will face off against the stingy defense of Merrimack (28th in the NCAA with a defensive efficiency of 92.2). The Warriors figure to have the advantage on that side of the ball.

Wagner at Merrimack ATS Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Merrimack, ATS Winner – Merrimack, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Merrimack ranks seventh in three pointers allowed per game (15.8) while Wagner ranks 201st (23.0).
  • The Warriors rank 158th in assists allowed per game (13.1) while the Seahawks rank 230th (15.2).
  • The Warriors average 10.2 steals per game, which ranks fourth in the NCAA. The Seahawks rank 177th in steals allowed per game (7.2).
  • Wagner ranks 148th in rebounds per game (35.4) while Merrimack ranks 285th (29.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Seahawks have scored an average of 68.4 points per game (0.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 82.4 points per game (4.1 above their season average).
  • The Warriors’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.6, up from 2.8 for the season.