Bryant Bulldogs at Wagner Seahawks Free Prediction 02/29/20

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The Wagner Seahawks (8-20, 5-12 NEC) welcome the Bryant Bulldogs (14-16, 6-11 NEC) to Spiro Sports Center as the regular season comes to a close. Action begins at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 29, 2020.

Bryant Bulldogs at Wagner Seahawks Betting Odds

Both teams fell in their last outing. The Seahawks fell to the LIU Sharks, 74-66, while the Bulldogs lost a tough one against the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights, 74-72. Bryant had an offensive rebounding percentage of 47.7 (above their season average of 30.6) while Wagner had a turnover percentage of 7.6 (better than their season average of 17.6). Alex Morales had a solid performance for Wagner, putting up 14 points and nine rebounds. Juan Cardenas was a key piece for Bryant with 17 points and five rebounds. In their first matchup this year, Adam Grant led the Bulldogs to a 79-58 victory. He scored a game-high 21 points. Bryant’s 0.283 free throw rate was their biggest strength over Wagner, who had a rate of 0.132. Wagner appears to have an edge on the offensive glass in this showdown. The Seahawks are among the country’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 94th in offensive rebounding percentage at 30.9 percent. Meanwhile, Bryant ranks 210th in the NCAA at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 71.5 percent.

Bryant at Wagner ATS Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Wagner, ATS Winner – Wagner, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Bryant averages 26.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 38th in the nation. Wagner ranks 188th in three pointers allowed per game (22.5).
  • The Bulldogs rank 42nd in blocks per game (4.4) while the Seahawks rank 181st (2.4).
  • Bryant ranks 113th in steals per game (6.7) while Wagner ranks 169th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
  • The Bulldogs average 13.7 assists per game, which ranks 103rd in the NCAA. The Seahawks rank 249th in assists allowed per game (15.0).
  • Bryant ranks 17th in rebounds per game (40.2) while Wagner ranks 161st (35.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.6, down from 1.8 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Seahawks have scored an average of 67.0 points per game (1.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.0 points per game (10.1 below their season average).