Fairleigh Dickinson Knights vs Wagner Seahawks Matchup

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

Fairleigh Dickinson vs Wagner Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Knights and Seahawks. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on NEC, and it's hosted by the Seahawks at Spiro Sports Center in Staten Island, NY. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Northeast conference contest is set at 133.5 points, with Wagner being favored by -2.5 at home against Fairleigh Dickinson.

Fairleigh Dickinson vs. Wagner Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Fairleigh Dickinson Knights at Wagner Seahawks
Where: Staten Island at Spiro Sports Center
Date: Sunday, January 5th
Betting Odds WAG -2.5, FAIRDK +120 | WAG -148 O/U 133.5

Knights Preview: Can the Knights Grab a Win on the Road?

Fairleigh Dickinson Knights Recent Game/Games

Fairleigh Dickinson fell to 1-11 on the season after a 78-70 road loss to Boston College on Saturday, December 28th. The Knights entered the game as +15 point underdogs and managed to keep the game closer than expected, covering the spread.

After trailing 38-28 at halftime, Fairleigh Dickinson put up a fight in the second half, scoring 42 points while allowing 40. The combined points for the game were 148, just under the O/U line of 148.5.

Knights Offense Breakdown

In their last game, Fairleigh Dickinson's offense put up 70 points, shooting 43.9% from the field. They connected on 40% of their three-point attempts, going 12-for-30, and had an effective field goal percentage of 54.4%.

Ahmed Barba-Bey was the standout performer, hitting 8-of-9 from deep and finishing with 31 points on 10-of-12 shooting overall. Donald Hand Jr. added 29 points and 10 rebounds, though he struggled from three, making just 2-of-8 attempts.

Knights Team Defense

Fairleigh Dickinson's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 78 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 61% of their two-point attempts, going 25/41 inside the arc.

From three-point range, Fairleigh Dickinson held their opponent to 4/14 shooting, or 28%. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 16 attempts for 88%. The Knights also allowed 12 offensive rebounds.

Seahawks Preview: Do the Seahawks Have a Shot at a Home Win?

Wagner’s season record dropped to 4-6 after a 64-52 loss to Chicago State on Friday. The Seahawks were -9.5 point favorites at home but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 116, falling short of the O/U line of 126.5.

Wagner led 27-26 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 25 points while allowing 38 to the Cougars.

Seahawks Offense Breakdown

Wagner's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 52 points on 38% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 42%, with a dismal 19% from beyond the arc, hitting only 4 of 21 attempts. They were more effective inside, shooting 51.7% on two-point attempts.

At the free-throw line, the Seahawks connected on 76.9% of their 13 attempts. They grabbed 9 offensive rebounds and dished out 10 assists. Zaire Williams led the way with 16 points, while Noble Crawford added 15, and Jalen Forrest contributed 14 points and 6 rebounds.

Seahawks Team Defense

Wagner's defense held their opponent to 64 points, allowing them to shoot just 38% from the field. The Seahawks gave up 15 two-point baskets on 29 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Wagner's defense was effective, limiting their opponent to 4 three-pointers on 21 attempts, a 19% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made 10 shots, or 76%.

Knights vs Seahawks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Fairleigh Dickinson has a 0-3 record in their last three road games. In this stretch, they averaged 67 points per game while allowing 76. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-0.
Through their last three home games, Wagner has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 2-1 while averaging 51 points per game.
Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Fairleigh Dickinson has an ATS mark of 3-0 while going 0-3 straight up.
Over the team's last five games as the favorite, the Seahawks struggled vs the spread going just 2-3. However, they still had a straight up mark of 3-2.