Manhattan Jaspers vs Wagner Seahawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/18/24

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 game is set at 127.5 points, and Wagner is favored by -2.5 against Manhattan in a non-conference matchup.

MANHATTAN JASPERS VS WAGNER SEAHAWKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Wagner Seahawks -2.5

This game will be played at Spiro Sports Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, December 18th.

WHY BET THE WAGNER SEAHAWKS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Seahawks.
• Not only will Wagner pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 127.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Can The Jaspers Secure a Win at Staten Island?

Manhattan Jaspers Recent Game/Games

Manhattan fell to 3-5 on the season after an 82-75 home loss to Marist on Sunday. The Jaspers entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs and did not cover the spread.

After trailing 33-32 at halftime, Manhattan allowed 49 points in the 2nd half while scoring 43. The total points for the game ended at 157, surpassing the O/U line of 137.5.

Josh Pascarelli led the Jaspers with 24 points, hitting 4 of 7 from deep and shooting 64.3% overall. Elijah Lewis added 18 points and 8 rebounds, while Will Sydnor contributed 15 points, also connecting on 4 of 7 from beyond the arc.

Manhattan shot 45.9% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 52.5%. They made 7 of 20 threes (35%) and 12 of 17 free throws (70.6%), with 10 offensive rebounds and 12 assists in the game.

Despite Manhattan’s defensive efforts, they gave up 82 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 45% from the field. Inside the arc, the Jaspers allowed 51% shooting, with their opponent hitting 21 of 41 two-point attempts.

From three-point range, Manhattan’s defense saw their opponent make 7 of 20 shots, a 35% success rate. The Jaspers also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 12 free throws, shooting 70%. Additionally, Manhattan gave up 13 offensive rebounds.

Will the Seahawks Win at Spiro Sports Center?

Wagner Seahawks Recent Game/Games

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

After a low-scoring 18-18 first half, Wagner picked up the pace, scoring 32 points while holding NJIT to 25 in the second half. The total points of 93 fell well short of the O/U line of 120.5.

Wagner’s offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 50 points while shooting 28.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 31.7%, and they hit only 18.2% from beyond the arc, making 4 of 22 attempts.

At the free-throw line, the Seahawks shot 58.8%, converting 10 of 17 tries. They grabbed 19 offensive rebounds and finished with 8 assists. Ja’Kair Sanchez and Sebastian Robinson led the team with 15 and 14 points, respectively.

Wagner’s defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 43 points on 27% shooting from the field. The Seahawks limited them to 12 made two-pointers on 36 attempts, a 33% success rate.

From beyond the arc, Wagner’s defense was equally effective, with their opponent hitting only 4 of 22 three-point attempts, an 18% shooting performance. They also sent them to the free-throw line 9 times, where they made 7 shots.