Manhattan vs Wagner Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/18/24

In this article, we will formulate a Manhattan vs Wagner Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, December 18th, at the Spiro Sports Center.  To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Jaspers’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Seahawks’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Manhattan

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Wagner

-Recent betting trends in games played between Manhattan and Wagner

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Jaspers and Seahawks. 

Wagner’s Defense has Played Well

Wagner’s defense has been quite impressive heading into this game, and they have won two games in a row. Two games ago against Maryland Eastern Shore, they were able to secure a 63-61 victory and in the last game against NJIT, they were able to secure the 50-43. Ja’Kair Sanchez had a strong game putting up 15 points and five rebounds. In the first half, the defense gave up only 18 points, and if the defense is that strong again they should be in good shape. Wagner overall this season is averaging 57.9 points while their defense is giving up 57.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 362nd in the league while the defense is ranked 4th. Wagner wants to keep the pace slow. Wagner will take on Chicago State and FDU after this game.

Manhattan Looks to Bounce Back

Manhattan in the last game faced off against Marist and they scored 85 points while the defense gave up 82 points and they ended up losing by seven points. In the second half against Marist, the defense gave up 49 points and that was the difference. Will Syndor had a strong game, putting up 15 points, three rebounds, and two assists. Overall, this season, Manhattan is averaging 73.8 points while their defense is giving up 77.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 228th while the defense is ranked 308th. Will Syndor is averaging 15 points while shooting 48.1 percent from the field. Manhattan will face Presbyterian, Siena, Rider, and Mount St. Mary’s following this one.

Manhattan vs Wagner Prediction

Wagner wants to keep the pace slow and they are going to slow down here. Manhattan’s offense is averaging 73.8 points per game but they aren’t going to get close to this number here. Wagner is giving up only 57.3 points per game and they are going to step up in a big game here. Wagner is going to keep this game slow, and this game is going to end up staying under the total. Back the under.