Wagner Seahawks vs Seton Hall Pirates NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24
Looking to win big? The Seahawks and Pirates face off at 12:00 ET on FS2. The Pirates are hosting the game 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 SEAHAWKS VS SETON HALL PIRATES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Wagner Seahawks +12
This game will be played at Prudential Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.
WHY BET THE WAGNER SEAHAWKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Pirates.
- Even though we have Seton Hall winning straight-up, we like Wagner at +12.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 120.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Is a Win at Newark Possible for the Seahawks?
Wagner Seahawks Recent Game/Games
Wagner faced St. John’s on Wednesday, November 13th, losing 66-45 on the road. Despite the loss, the Seahawks were +26.5 point underdogs 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, well under the O/U line of 143.5.
Wagner’s offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 45 points on 29.1% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 32.7%, and they hit only 20.8% from beyond the arc, connecting on 5 of 24 attempts.
Inside the arc, Wagner shot 35.5% (11/31), while they were efficient at the free-throw line, making 8 of 9 attempts (88.9%). RJ Luis Jr. led the team with 13 points in 18 minutes, shooting 60% from the field, while Aaron Scott added 11 points, hitting 50% of his shots.
Wagner’s defense gave up 66 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 50% from the field. They allowed 21 field goals, including 15 two-pointers at a 60% rate.
From beyond the arc, Wagner’s opponents went 6/17, hitting 35% of their threes. At the free-throw line, they shot 60%, making 18 of 30 attempts. Wagner also gave up 7 offensive rebounds.
Do the Pirates Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?
Seton Hall Pirates Recent Game/Games
Seton Hall dropped a close one to Hofstra on Wednesday, losing 49-48 at home. The Pirates were -5 favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread.
Seton Hall led 24-22 at halftime but allowed 27 points in the 2nd half while scoring 24. The game’s total points were 97, well under the O/U line of 137.5.
Seton Hall’s offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 48 points on 35.4% shooting from the field. They connected on 30% of their three-point attempts (6/20) and were even worse from the free-throw line, hitting only 47.1% (8/17).
Chaunce Jenkins was a bright spot, scoring 18 points on 54.5% shooting, including 4/7 from beyond the arc. Jean Aranguren added 13 points and 6 assists, while Dylan Addae-Wusu contributed 8 rebounds and 4 assists.
Seton Hall’s defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 49 points on 35% shooting from the field. The Pirates limited them to 11/28 (39%) on two-point attempts.
From beyond the arc, Seton Hall’s defense allowed 6 threes on 20 attempts (30%). They also sent their opponent to the line 17 times, where they made 8 free throws (47%).