| MATCHUP | Wagner Seahawks | Central Connecticut Blue Devils |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 14-16 | 18-12 |
| Where | Central Connecticut Stadium | |
| When | Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | NEC Front Row | |
The Wagner Seahawks and the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils will meet on Wednesday night in an NEC Tournament matchup at William H. Detrick Gymnasium in New Britain, Connecticut.
Central Connecticut Blue Devils Betting Preview
The Central Connecticut Blue Devils enter Wednesday’s contest with an 18–11 overall win‑loss record, including a 12–6 mark in conference play and a robust 10–3 record at home. The Blue Devils have compiled wins over Stonehill, New Haven, St. Francis and Sacred Heart, while dropping recent games to Long Island, Fairfield and the Seton Hall Pirates.
The Central Connecticut Blue Devils are averaging 71 points on 45.7 percent shooting from the field and 35.8 percent shooting from three‑point range (76th in country) per game. Defensively, the Blue Devils are allowing opponents 72 points per contest.
It should also be noted that these two teams met earlier this season. Who won? Last month, the Central Connecticut Blue Devils defeated the Wagner Seahawks 79-61.
Sophomore forward Darin Smith Jr. leads the Central Connecticut Blue Devils averaging 20.4 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game. Junior forward Max Frazier contributes 12.1 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per contest, while senior guard Jay Rodgers averages 11.5 points and a robust 7.3 assists per game.
Wagner Seahawks Betting Preview
The Wagner Seahawks enter Wednesday’s contest with a 13–16 record, including an 8–10 mark in conference play and a 5-11 record on the road. The Seahawks have amassed recent wins over Chicago State, Manor and Bloomfield, while losing games to Le Moyne, Fairleigh Dickinson, Maryland and the Stonehill Skyhawks.
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 70.1 points on 43.3 percent shooting from the field and 37.5 percent shooting from three‑point range (27th in nation) per game. Defensively, the Seahawks are allowing opponents 73.5 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 Central Connecticut Blue Devils Will Win
• Frontcourt play. Sophomore forward Darin Smith Jr. leads the Blue Devils frontcourt averaging 20.4 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.1 assists per contest.
• Home court edge. The Blue Devils have amassed an 10-3 record on the road this season.
• Momentum. The Central Connecticut Blue Devils arrive at tomorrow’s contest on the heels of a two-game winning streak.
Why the Wagner Seahawks Will Win
• Three-point shooting efficiency. The Wagner Seahawks are averaging 37.5 percent shooting from three-point range per game which ranks 27th in the nation.
• Backcourt play. 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.
• Interior presence. Forward Binael Basil averages 8.2 points and 5.3 rebounds per game.
Wagner Seahawks vs. Central Connecticut Blue Devils Prediction
The Central Connecticut Blue Devils balanced offense, home court edge and recent head-to-head win over Wagner gives the Central Connecticut a legitimate path to controlling this matchup, while Wagner’s rebounding could keep the Seahawks competitive. The Blue Devils handled the most recent meeting 84–67, shooting efficiently and getting strong guard play throughout, while Wagner again struggled to generate consistent offense. In my view, the Blue Devils are the clear side to be on in this one. For the reasons just noted, I am backing the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils to cover the 4.5 points in this game.