Wagner vs Long Island University Prediction 2/16/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Wagner Seahawks and the Long Island Sharks meet Monday in college basketball action from Steinberg Wellness Center in New York. Here’s a Wagner vs LIU prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Wagner vs Long Island pick. We will examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. As we conclude, we will tie it all together with a summary that produces a sensible pick for a favorable betting outcome in this game.

Wagner Seahawks Betting Preview

Wagner was able to maintain a .500 record over their first dozen games at 6-6, but then lost to Stonehill, Saint Francis, Mercyhurst, New Haven, Fairleigh Dickinson, Le Moyne and Central Connecticut in succession. After wins over FDU and Le Moyne came losses to Central Connecticut and LIU, giving the Seahawks an 8-15 record over their first 23 outings.

In game 24 on Saturday versus Stonehill, the Seahawks jumped out to a 26-24 edge by halftime. Wagner got better in the second half, keeping Stonehill at bay with a 42-33 run in an eventual win on the road 68-57. Tops in scoring was Binael Basil with 16 points and 16 boards for a double-double. Nick Jones added 11 points with five rebounds and three assists.

Long Island University Sharks Betting Preview

Over on the LIU side, they managed to win six of their first 10 games this year, then lost to Mississippi State, Florida International and Georgia in the next trio. Wins over Central Connecticut, Chicago State, Mercyhurst, Saint Francis, Fairleigh Dickinson, Stonehill, Le Moyne, Central Connecticut, New Haven, Stonehill and Wagner came in the next dozen outings.

In the New Haven matchup on Saturday the Sharks had a miserable first half, going into the locker room with a 31-15 deficit. Long Island U made a game of it in the second but eventually fell 55-52 after a 37-24 run from there. Greg Gordon was the only player in double-digits with 22 points, six rebounds and three assists in 40 minutes for the Sharks during the losing effort on the road.

Wagner Seahawks @ LIU Sharks Betting Trends: February 16, 2026

Why the LIU Sharks will win

• LIU has won each of its last seven home games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Wagner has lost 12 of its last 15 road games.
• LIU has won the first half in seven of its last nine home games against Wagner.

Why the Wagner Seahawks will win

• LIU has lost the first half in each of its last three games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Wagner vs LIU Prediction

I’ll stay with Long Island U. The Sharks were looking ugly at halftime in their last matchup with New Haven, eventually shooting a tepid 41.5 percent from the field with 14 turnovers and only 14.3 percent (2-of-14) from 3-point range. Long Island U is still 6-1 in their last seven games, but they’ve finished below 68 points in four straight. I’d like to see LIU really get their offense going on Monday.

These teams just saw each other back on Thursday in a 67-57 road win for the Sharks. In that game LIU posted 47.2 percent shooting from the field but went just 1-of-12 (8.3 percent) from 3-point range and 16-of-26 (61.5 percent) at the line alongside 13 turnovers. Wagner shot just 38.9 percent on the other side though, and had 16 turnovers of their own. LIU should get a nice lift here from the home setting in the rematch.

Andrew Jett's Pick: LIU Sharks -9.5