Wagner Seahawks (16-15) vs. Howard Bison (17-16)
March 19, 2024 6:40 pm EDT
The Line: Howard Bison -3; Over/Under: +127
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In this article, we will formulate a Howard vs Wagner betting prediction for this College Basketball First Round of the NCAA Tournament showdown on Tuesday, March 19th at the UD Arena. We will take a look at:
-The Howard Bison recent form and recent player performance
-The Wagner Seahawks recent form and recent player performance
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Howard
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Wagner
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between Howard and Wagner.
Howard in Tournament in Back to Back Years
Howard has made the NCAA Tournament in back to back years and the hope is they can make it to the Round of 64 with a win in this game. In the last game in the MEAC Tournament Howars was tested against Delaware State, but they were able to secure the 70-67 victory. Howard used a balanced attack with four different players putting up at least 15 points. Howard is averaging 75.1 points while their defense is giving up 74.4 points per game. Guard Bryce Harris is averaging 16.6 points while shooting 55.3 percent from the field.
Howard Team Facts
- Howard has won seven of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Each of Howard’s last 11 games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 135+ points.
- Howard has won the first half in five of its last six games played at neutral venues.
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Wagner Used Defense to Clinch Northeast Conference Title
Wagner was a six seed heading into the Northeast Conference but they used the defense to advance to the NCAA Tournament. In the last game against Merrimack, the defense gave up only 47 points and they ended up winning by six points. Tahron Allen was the top player for Wagner putting up 22 points. Wagner is averaging 63.5 points while their defense is giving up 62.1 points per game. Melvin Council Jr is averaging 14.6 points while shooting 38.3 percent from the field.
Wagner Team Facts
- Wagner has won each of its last five games when playing with a rest advantage.
- Each of Wagner’s last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents has produced a total of 126 or fewer points.
- Wagner has lost the first half in four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
Howard vs Wagner Betting Prediction
Wagner’s defense has been good heading into this game, and they are going to step up in this game. Wagner in the last game gave up only 47 points and they are going to really step up in this game. Howard is giving up 74.4 points per game and they are going to really struggle to slow down the Wagner offense here. Wagner shouldn’t be the underdog here. Back Wagner against the spread.
