Wagner Seahawks at Fairleigh Dickinson Knights ATS Prediction 02/23/19

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The Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (14-13, 9-6 NEC) close out their home schedule at Rothman Center against the Wagner Seahawks (13-13, 8-7 NEC). Action starts at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.

Wagner Seahawks at Fairleigh Dickinson Knights ATS Odds

In their last contest, the Knights won big over the Sacred Heart Pioneers, 81-63, while the Seahawks lost a close one to the Bryant Bulldogs, 67-65.

The Knights knocked down 16 of their 20 free throws (80.0 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.613 (above their season average of 0.537). Wagner, meanwhile, forced Bryant into a turnover percentage of 20.1 (above their season average of 16.2). Fairleigh Dickinson was lifted by Mike Holloway Jr., who had 35 points and eight rebounds. Elijah Davis, meanwhile had a good outing for Wagner, finishing with 16 points and five assists.

In their first matchup this year, Romone Saunders led the Seahawks to a 66-60 victory. He notched a double-double with 25 points and 11 rebounds. Wagner won the rebounding battle. The Seahawks had 14 offensive rebounds and 38 total rebounds, while the Knights had eight and 22, respectively.

Wagner could own the offensive glass in this meeting. The Seahawks rank 41st in offensive rebounding percentage (33.9 percent), while Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 315th in defensive rebounding percentage (68.2 percent).

Wagner Seahawks at Fairleigh Dickinson Knights Odds Pick

Free Pick: SU Winner – Fairleigh Dickinson, ATS Winner – Fairleigh Dickinson, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Wagner ranks 54th in three pointers attempted per game (25.5) while Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 236th (19.7).
  • The Seahawks rank 76th in blocks per game (3.8) while the Knights rank 116th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
  • The Seahawks rank 75th in rebounds per game (37.3) while the Knights rank 242nd (33.0).
  • Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 33rd in steals per game (7.9) while Wagner ranks 128th (6.2).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Knights have scored an average of 77.4 points per game (1.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.2 points per game (1.7 above their season average).
  • The Seahawks have outscored opponents by an average of 0.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Wagner has lost by an average of 0.2 points.