Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Wagner Seahawks Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Wagner vs Rutgers NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Piscataway.

Wagner vs Rutgers Prediction

Planning on watching today's Seahawks and Scarlet Knights game? Catch the action at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway, NJ, as the Scarlet Knights hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on BTN. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 129.5 points, with Rutgers being favored by -20 over Wagner.

Wagner vs. Rutgers Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Wagner Seahawks at Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Where: Piscataway at Jersey Mike's Arena
Date: Wednesday, November 6th
Betting Odds RUTGER -20, WAG +1550 | RUTGER -4250 O/U 129.5

Seahawks Preview: Will the Wagner Defense Show Up on the Road?

Wagner Seahawks Records

Wagner finished last season with a 14-15 overall record, going 10-9 in Northeast Conference play. At home, they were 5-5, with an average scoring margin of +3.2 points per game. On the road, they posted a 9-10 record, losing by an average of 3.7 points per game.

Against the spread, Wagner matched their straight-up record at 14-15. As the favorite, they went 7-6 straight-up but just 5-8 ATS. As the underdog, they were 7-9 straight-up and 9-7 ATS. Their over/under record was 10-19, with their games averaging 124.7 points compared to an average O/U line of 128.9 points.

Seahawks Offense Breakdown

Wagner averaged 63.5 points per game last season, ranking 318th in possessions per game with 59.7. They struggled with shooting, posting a 39% field goal percentage (395th) and a 45% effective field goal percentage (390th). Their two-point percentage was 43% (396th), and they made 7.2 three-pointers per game, shooting 32% from beyond the arc (316th).

Returning guards Javier Ezquerra and R.J. Greene will be key for Wagner. Ezquerra averaged 7.1 points, 4.3 assists, and 3.9 rebounds per game last season, while Greene contributed 8.2 points and 8 rebounds per game.

Seahawks Team Defense

Wagner was one of the top defensive teams in the country last season, allowing just 62.1 points per game, which ranked 8th nationally. Opponents shot 28.4% from three-point range against them, placing Wagner 55th in the nation in three-point defense. They also gave up 15.2 free throws per game, ranking 46th in that category.

However, Wagner struggled to create turnovers, averaging only 6 steals per game, which ranked 260th. They also had just 2.2 blocked shots per game, ranking 342nd nationally.

Scarlet Knights Preview: Can the Scarlet Knights Hold Strong at Home?

Rutgers Scarlet Knights Records

Rutgers finished last season with a 15-17 record, going 7-14 in Big Ten play. At home, they posted a 12-7 mark, with an average scoring margin of +4.8 points per game. However, they struggled on the road, going 3-10 and losing by an average of 9.9 points per game.

Against the spread, Rutgers went 12-20, including a 4-9 record in road games. As the favorite, they were 11-4 straight-up, but they went just 7-8 ATS. Their over/under record was 10-22, with their games averaging 131.9 points compared to an average line of 136.6 points.

Scarlet Knights Offense Breakdown

Rutgers Scarlet Knights Offense Stats

Last season, Rutgers averaged 65.4 points per game, ranking 56th in possessions per game with 66.8. They struggled with shooting, posting a 38% field goal percentage, placing 398th nationally. Their effective field goal percentage was 43%, ranking 403rd, and they shot 43% on two-pointers, ranking 395th. From beyond the arc, they made 5.5 threes per game, shooting 28% from deep, ranking 387th in three-point percentage.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights Top Returning Offensive Players

Guard Tyson Acuff returns after averaging 21.7 points, 2.8 assists, and 3.6 rebounds in 27 games last season. Jordan Derkack, another key guard, averaged 17 points, 3.9 assists, and 6 rebounds in 32 games. Both players will be crucial for Rutgers as they look to improve offensively this season.

Scarlet Knights Team Defense

Rutgers allowed 66.5 points per game last season, ranking 39th in the nation. Opponents shot 33.0% from three-point range against them, placing Rutgers 262nd in that category. They also gave up 19.2 free throws per game, ranking 212th in the country.

In terms of creating turnovers, Rutgers averaged 7.8 steals per game, ranking 63rd nationally. They were also strong in blocking shots, averaging 5.2 per game, which was 14th in the country.

Seahawks vs Scarlet Knights Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last five road games, Wagner has averaged 62 points per game while allowing 63 . The team's record in this stretch was 4-1 while going 4-1 vs. the spread.
In their last ten games at home, the Scarlet Knights have a straight up record of 2-8 while going 2-8 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 63 points per game in these contests.
Through their last five games as the underdog, the Seahawks have an ATS record of 4-1 and a straight up mark of 4-1.
Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the Scarlet Knights have a straight up record of 7-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 4-6.