Wagner Seahawks vs Boston Terriers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/19/24
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Seahawks versus the Terriers? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on NEC. The game will be played at Case Gym in Boston, MA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 121.5 points, and Boston is favored by -5.5 vs. Wagner.
WAGNER SEAHAWKS VS BOSTON TERRIERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Boston Terriers -5.5
This game will be played at Case Gym at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, November 19th.
WHY BET THE BOSTON TERRIERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Terriers.
- Not only will Boston pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 121.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Can The Seahawks Secure a Win at Boston?
Wagner Seahawks Recent Game/Games
Wagner’s season continued with a tough road loss to Seton Hall on Saturday, November 16th. Entering the game as +15.5 point underdogs, the Seahawks fell 54-28, failing to cover the spread.
Trailing 26-14 at halftime, Wagner struggled offensively, scoring just 14 points in the 2nd half while allowing 28. The game’s total points of 82 fell well short of the O/U line of 123.
Wagner’s offense struggled mightily in their last game, putting up just 28 points on 23.9% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 26.1%, and they hit only 16.7% from beyond the arc, connecting on 3 of 18 attempts.
Chaunce Jenkins and Yacine Toumi were bright spots, with Jenkins hitting 3 of 5 from deep and finishing with 16 points. Toumi added 12 points, shooting 5 of 6 overall and 2 of 2 from three-point range.
Even though Wagner allowed 54 points, they gave up 45% shooting from the field, with their opponent hitting 20 of 44 shots. Inside the arc, Wagner’s defense allowed 12 two-point baskets on 26 attempts, which is 46% shooting.
From three-point range, Wagner’s opponent connected on 8 of 18 attempts, shooting 44%. Wagner also sent them to the free-throw line 10 times, where they made 6, shooting 60%. Wagner allowed 7 offensive rebounds.
Can the Terriers Deliver Being Favored at Home?
Boston Terriers Recent Game/Games
Boston cruised to a 78-50 win over Dartmouth on Saturday, November 16th. Playing at home, the Terriers entered the game as -5.5 favorites and covered the spread with ease.
Boston led 34-21 at halftime and put up 44 points in the 2nd half while holding Dartmouth to 29. The game’s total points ended at 128, falling short of the 135.5 O/U line.
Boston’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 78 points with a 54.5% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 60%, thanks in large part to their 72.7% shooting on two-point attempts.
While they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 27.3% of their threes, Kyrone Alexander connected on 4 of 8 from deep and finished with a team-high 21 points and 9 rebounds. The Terriers also got 13 points from Ryan Cornish, who shot 50% from three-point range.
Despite giving up 50 points, the Boston Terriers allowed their opponent to shoot 54% from the field, including 72% on two-point attempts (24/33). From beyond the arc, the opposition went 6/22, hitting 27% of their three-point shots.
Boston sent their opponent to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 12 shots for 60%. The Terriers also gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.