Wagner vs Long Island University Prediction 3/7/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Wagner Seahawks and the Long Island Sharks will meet on Saturday afternoon in a Northeast Conference Tournament matchup at the Steinberg Wellness Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Long Island Sharks Betting Preview

The Long Island University Sharks enter Saturday’s contest with a 22–10 win‑loss record, including a 15–3 mark in conference play and a 12–1 record at home. The Sharks have amassed wins over Central Connecticut, Wagner, Chicago State and Saint Francis, while dropping games to Mississippi State and the Georgia Bulldogs.

These two teams met earlier this season. Who prevailed? In the Long Island University Sharks dominant 83-65 win over the Wagner Seahawks three weeks ago, Long Island guard Malachi Davis tallied 19 points (7 of 14 shooting from the field: 4 of 7 shooting from three-point range), 3 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 block showcasing his ability to lead the Sharks backcourt.

The Long Island University Sharks are averaging 74.3 points on 48 percent shooting from the field (35th in country) and 36.4 percent shooting from beyond the arc per game. Defensively, the Sharks are allowing 71.6 points per contest.     

Senior guard Malachi Davis leads the Long Island University Sharks averaging 14.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.3 steals per game. Senior guard Jamal Fuller contributes 16.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.1 steals per contest.

Wagner Seahawks Betting Preview

The Wagner Seahawks enter Saturday’s contest with a 14–16 record, including an 8–10 mark in conference play and a 6-11 record on the road. The Seahawks have amassed recent wins over Chicago State, Manor and Bloomfield, while losing games to Le Moyne, Fairleigh Dickinson, 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.

The Wagner Seahawks are averaging 70.1 points on 43.4 percent shooting from the field and 37.4 percent shooting from three‑point range (28th in nation) per game. Shifting our focus to the defensive side of the basketball, the Seahawks are allowing opponents 73 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 Long Island Sharks Will Win

• Confidence. The Long Island University Sharks defeated the Wagner Seahawks earlier this season.

• Backcourt production. Senior guard Malachi Davis leads the Long Island University Sharks averaging 14.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.3 steals per game.

• Ability to win on the road. The Sharks are 7-7 on the road in 2025.

Why the Wagner Seahawks Will Win

• Three-point shooting efficiency. The Wagner Seahawks are averaging 37.4 percent shooting from three-point range per game which ranks 28th 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. Long Island Sharks Prediction

Long Island’s offensive efficiency, home‑court strength and clear matchup advantages on the perimeter give the Sharks the more reliable path to victory in this matchup. Wagner’s defensive effort keeps them competitive at times, but their inconsistency on the road and limited scoring depth make it difficult to trust the Seahawks to keep pace for forty minutes of play against a Long Island team that has been far better at home relative to on the road this season. With that said, I am backing the Long Island Sharks to cover the 8.5 points in this game.

Hans Geevers's Pick: Long Island University -8.5