Manhattan vs Wagner Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 18

Wagner guard Javier Ezquerra (1) dribbles against Seton Hall during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, in Newark, N.J.
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  • Wagner is a -3.5 point favorite vs Manhattan
  • Total (Over/Under): 129.5 points
  • Manhattan / Wagner TV channel: ESPN+

The Manhattan Jaspers visit Spiro Sports Center to take on the Wagner Seahawks on Dec. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Staten Island, NY.

Wagner is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-105).

The Manhattan vs. Wagner Over/Under is 129.5 total points.

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Manhattan vs. Wagner Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Manhattan+3.5 -115O 129.5 -110+135
Wagner -3.5 -105U 129.5 -110-165

Manhattan vs Wagner Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Manhattan will win this college basketball game with 75.2% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Manhattan vs Wagner Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Wagner will cover the spread with 51.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Manhattan has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.95 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Manhattan have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 15 away games (+4.31 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Manhattan has hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 15 away games (+3.51 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Manhattan has hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.45 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Manhattan have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 15 away games (+0.30 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Wagner has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 30 games (+10.80 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Wagner has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 30 games (+10.10 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Wagner has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 29 games (+7.35 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Wagner have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 30 games (+5.46 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Wagner has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 9 games at home (+5.30 Units / 30% ROI)

Manhattan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Manhattan has a 4-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.4 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 3-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.9 Units / 9.33% ROI
  • 7-1 when betting the Over for +5.9 Units / 67.05% ROI
  • 1-7 when betting the Under for -6.7 Units / -76.14% ROI

Wagner Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Wagner has a 4-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.35 Units / -4.02% ROI).

  • 4-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.8 Units / 5.06% ROI
  • 0-7 when betting the Over for -7.8 Units / -87.64% ROI
  • 7-0 when betting the Under for +7 Units / 80.46% ROI

Manhattan Offensive Stats & Trends:

Manhattan had 13.1 free throw attempts per game last season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 17.5

Manhattan averaged 12.9 turnovers per game (361 turnovers/28 games) last season — tied for 3rd highest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 12.0

Manhattan averaged 7.7 offensive rebounds per game (215 rebounds/28 games) last season — 3rd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 8.9

Manhattan made 7.3 three-pointers per game last season — tied for 4th best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Wagner Offensive Stats & Trends:

Wagner averaged 1.09 points per shot (2,031 points/1,858 shots) last season — tied for 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Wagner averaged 9.0 turnovers per game (288 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Wagner had an eFG% of 46% last season — 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Wagner shot 40% (733/1,858) last season — 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Manhattan Defensive Stats & Trends:

Manhattan averaged 7.5 steals per game (209 steals/28 games) last season — 4th best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Manhattan stole the ball 209 times last season — 5th most among MAAC Teams

Manhattan allowed 7.5 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 2nd highest among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 6.8

Manhattan allowed 75.1 points per game (2,103 points/28 games) last season — highest among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 70.0

Wagner Defensive Stats & Trends:

Wagner allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (217/717) last season — best among Northeast Teams ; League Avg: 34%

Wagner allowed 63.3 points per game (2,026 points/32 games) last season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0

Wagner allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (217/717) last season — 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Wagner stole the ball 186 times last season — 5th fewest among Northeast Teams


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