New Haven vs Wagner Prediction 2/26/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The New Haven Chargers and the Wagner Seahawks will meet on Thursday night in a Northeast Conference matchup at the Spiro Sports Center in Staten Island, New York.

New Haven Chargers Betting Preview

The New Haven Chargers enter Thursday night’s contest with a 13–16 win‑loss record, including an 8–8 mark in conference play and a 5=10 record on the road. The Chargers have compiled wins over Wagner, Chicago State and the Stonehill Skyhawks, while losing games to Stonehill, Long Island, and the Boston College Eagles.

It is noteworthy that these two teams met earlier this season. Who prevailed? Last month, the New Haven Chargers defeated the Wagner Seahawks 80-74.

The New Haven Chargers average 61.3 points on 43.1 percent shooting from the field and 30.6 percent shooting from three‑point range per game. Defensively, the Chargers are allowing opponents 67.8 points per contest which ranks 30th in the country.

Junior guard Jabri Fitzpatrick leads the New Haven Chargers averaging 14 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.8 steals per game. Forward Stefano Faloppa averages 6.5 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.4 assists per contest, while sophomore guard Najimi George provides additional backcourt depth averaging 11.2 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game.

Wagner Seahawks Betting Preview

The Wagner Seahawks enter Thursday’s contest with an 11–16 record, including a 6–10 mark in conference play and a 6–5 record at home. The Seahawks have amassed recent wins over Chicago State, Manor and Bloomfield, while losing games to Le Moyne, Fairleigh Dickinson, Stonehill and the Maryland Terrapins.

Earlier this season, In the Wagner Seahawks 79-72 win over the Chicago State Cougars, Wagner guard Nick Jones tallied 17 points (6 of 13 shooting from the field), 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals illustrating his ability to play at a high level.

Wagner is averaging 69.9 points on 43.2 percent shooting from the field and 36.9 percent shooting from three‑point range (38th in nation) per game. Defensively, the Seahawks are allowing opponents 74.5 points per contest.

Junior guard Nick Jones leads the Wagner Seahawks averaging 15.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.9 steals on 42.5 percent shooting from the field per game. Forward Binael Basil averages 8.2 points, 5.3 rebounds and 0.6 blocks per game. Guard Eduardo Placer adds 9.6 points and 2.8 rebounds per contest.

Why the New Haven Chargers will win

• Backcourt play. Junior guard Jabri Fitzpatrick leads the New Haven Chargers averaging 14 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.8 steals per game.

• Defensive edge. The New Haven Chargers are allowing opponents just 67.8 points per game which ranks 30th in the nation. Conversely, the Wagner Seahawks are allowing opponents 74.5 points per contest.

• Confidence. The New Haven Chargers defeated the Wagner Seahawks 80-74 earlier this season.

Why the Wagner Seahawks will win

• Momentum. The Wagner Seahawks arrive at tomorrow’s contest on the heels of a two-game winning streak.

• Quality perimeter shooting. The Wagner Seahawks are averaging 36.9 percent shooting from three-point range per game which ranks 38th in the nation.

• Interior presence. Forward Binael Basil averages 8.2 points and 5.3 rebounds per game.

New Haven Chargers vs. Wagner Seahawks Prediction

This matchup features the Wagner Seahawks balanced offense and quality guard play against a New Haven Chargers team that defeated the Seahawks earlier this season and has one of the best defenses in the Northeast Conference. In my view, New Haven’s superior guard play, prior head‑to‑head success and more consistent defensive identity make the Chargers the more reliable side here. For the reasons just noted, I am backing the New Haven Chargers to cover the 1.5 points in this game.

Hans Geevers's Pick: Wagner Seahawks -1.5