Manhattan Jaspers vs Wagner Seahawks Matchup

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

Manhattan vs Wagner Prediction

Betting on today's Jaspers and Seahawks game? Catch the action at Spiro Sports Center in Staten Island, NY, as the Seahawks hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 127.5 points, with Wagner being favored by -2.5 over Manhattan.

Manhattan vs. Wagner Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Manhattan Jaspers at Wagner Seahawks
Where: Staten Island at Spiro Sports Center
Date: Wednesday, December 18th
Betting Odds WAG -2.5, MANH +137 | WAG -167 O/U 127.5

Jaspers Preview: Taking a Look at the Jaspers Chances on the Road

Manhattan Jaspers Recent Game/Games

The Jaspers dropped to 3-5 on the season after an 82-75 home loss to Marist on Sunday. Entering the game as +1.5 point underdogs, Manhattan not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 33-32 at halftime, the Jaspers allowed 49 points in the 2nd half while scoring 43 of their own. The game’s total points of 157 went over the pre-game line of 137.5.

Jaspers Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, the Jaspers put up 75 points, shooting 45.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.5%. They connected on 35% of their three-point attempts, hitting 7 of 20 from deep, and went 12 for 17 from the free-throw line, good for 70.6%.

Josh Pascarelli led the way with 24 points, shooting 64.3% overall and 57.1% from three-point range. Elijah Lewis added 18 points, hitting 7 of 12 shots, while Will Sydnor contributed 15 points, knocking down 4 of 7 from beyond the arc.

Jaspers Team Defense

Despite Manhattan's defense giving up 82 points, they managed to hold their opponent to 45% shooting from the field. The Jaspers allowed 51% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team hitting 21 of 41 shots inside the arc.

From three-point range, Manhattan's defense conceded 7 threes on 20 attempts, a 35% success rate. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 12 free throws, shooting 70%. The Jaspers gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.

Seahawks Preview: Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Seahawks?

Wagner Seahawks Recent Game/Games

Wagner evened their record at 4-4 with a 50-43 road win over NJIT on Saturday. The Seahawks, who were -1.5 favorites, covered the spread in the victory.

After a low-scoring 18-18 first half, Wagner pulled away by outscoring NJIT 32-25 in the second half. The total points for the game were well below the O/U line of 120.5.

Seahawks Offense Breakdown

Wagner's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 50 points on 28.6% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 31.7%, and they hit only 18.2% of their threes, going 4-for-22 from beyond the arc.

At the free-throw line, the Seahawks shot 58.8%, and they recorded 19 offensive rebounds and 8 assists. Ja'Kair Sanchez and Sebastian Robinson each scored 15 points, with Sanchez shooting 42.9% and Robinson at 40.0%.

Seahawks Team Defense

Wagner's defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 43 points on 27% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts, with the opposing team making only 12 of 36 shots for 33%.

From beyond the arc, Wagner's defense was even tougher, as their opponent hit just 4 of 22 three-point attempts, shooting 18%. They also sent the other team to the line 9 times, where they made 7 free throws.

Jaspers vs Seahawks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last five games away from home, the Jaspers have a straight up record of 0-5 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 62 points per game in these contests.
Although Wagner has a straight up record of 3-2 in their last five home games, they have not held up as well vs. the spread going 2-3. The team averaged 48 points per game in these games.
Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Manhattan has an ATS mark of 2-1 while going 1-2 straight up.
As the betting favorite, the Seahawks have an ATS record of 3-2 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 4-1.