Seton Hall Pirates vs Wagner Seahawks Matchup

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

Wagner vs Seton Hall Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Seahawks versus the Pirates? Tip off is at at 12:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FS2. The game will be played at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 120.5 points, and Seton Hall is favored by -12 at home against Wagner.

Wagner vs. Seton Hall Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Wagner Seahawks at Seton Hall Pirates
Where: Newark at Prudential Center
Date: Saturday, November 16th
Betting Odds SETON -12, WAG +570 | SETON -850 O/U 120.5

Seahawks Preview: Will the Seahawks Come Through as Road Underdogs?

Wagner Seahawks Recent Game/Games

Wagner faced a tough challenge on Wednesday, November 13th, as they went on the road to play St. John's. The Seahawks lost 66-45, but they were +26.5 point underdogs going into the game and managed to cover the spread.

Wagner trailed 31-22 at halftime and scored 23 points in the 2nd half while allowing 35. The total points for the game were 111, which was well under the O/U line of 143.5.

Seahawks Offense Breakdown

Wagner struggled offensively in their last game, putting up just 45 points and shooting 29.1% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 32.7%, with two-point shooting at 35.5% and three-point shooting at 20.8% (5/24).

They did manage to hit 88.9% of their free throws, going 8/9 from the line. The Seahawks grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and dished out 10 assists. RJ Luis Jr. led the team with 13 points, shooting 60.0% from the field, while Aaron Scott added 11 points, hitting 50.0% of his shots.

Seahawks Team Defense

Wagner’s defense gave up 66 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 50% from the field on 21 of 42 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 60% shooting, as the other team went 15 for 25 on two-point shots.

From three-point range, Wagner’s opponents hit 6 of 17 attempts, shooting 35%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 30 times, where they made 18 free throws, shooting 60%. Wagner gave up 7 offensive rebounds in the game.

Pirates Preview: Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Seton Hall?

Seton Hall Pirates Recent Game/Games

The Pirates dropped a 49-48 decision to Hofstra on Wednesday, November 13th, in a home game where they were favored by 5 points. Seton Hall not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.

Seton Hall led 24-22 at halftime but managed only 24 points in the 2nd half while allowing 27. The game’s total points were 97, well below the O/U line of 137.5.

Pirates Offense Breakdown

Seton Hall struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 48 points with a field goal percentage of 35.4%. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.7%, and they hit 30% from beyond the arc, connecting on 6 of 20 attempts. At the free-throw line, they managed only 47.1%, making 8 of 17 shots.

Chaunce Jenkins led the way with 18 points, shooting 54.5% from the field and 57.1% from three-point range. Jean Aranguren added 13 points and 6 assists, while Dylan Addae-Wusu contributed 11 points and 8 rebounds.

Pirates Team Defense

Seton Hall's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 49 points on 35% shooting from the field. The Pirates limited damage inside, allowing 11 two-point field goals on 28 attempts, a 39% success rate.

From beyond the arc, Seton Hall gave up 6 threes on 20 attempts, with their opponent shooting 30%. They also struggled at the free-throw line, hitting only 8 of 17 attempts (47%).

Seahawks vs Pirates Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their last five road contests, Wagner has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 56 points per game.
When looking at their past three home matchups, Seton Hall has an ATS record of 1-2 while averaging 64 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
As the betting underdog, the Seahawks have an ATS mark of just 7-3 in their last ten games. Wagner posted a straight up mark of 5-5 in these matchups.
Going back to their previous three games as the favorite, Seton Hall has an ATS mark of 0-3 while going 1-2 straight up.