Wagner vs Howard Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 19

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  • March Madness First Four betting odds & predictions
  • Howard (12-18) is a -3.5 point favorite vs Wagner (14-15)
  • Total (Over/Under): 128.5 points
  • Wagner / Howard TV channel: truTV

The Wagner Seahawks (14-15) visit University of Dayton Arena to take on the Howard Bison (12-18) on Mar. 19. Tip off is scheduled for 6:40pm EDT in Dayton, OH.

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

The Wagner vs. Howard Over/Under is 128.5 total points.

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Wagner vs. Howard Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Wagner+3.5 -115O 128.5 -115+135
Howard -3.5 -105U 128.5 -105-165

Wagner vs Howard Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Howard will win this college basketball game with 59.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Wagner vs Howard Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Wagner will cover the spread with 55.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Wagner has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 22 of their last 29 games (+15.20 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Wagner has hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 18 games (+9.25 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Wagner has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 28 games (+9.10 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Wagner has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 25 games (+7.40 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Wagner have covered the 1H Spread in 13 of their last 18 games (+7.30 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Howard has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 8 games (+6.60 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Howard has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 8 games (+5.85 Units / 63% ROI)
  • Howard has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 32 games (+5.80 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Howard have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.40 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Howard has hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 16 games (+3.60 Units / 10% ROI)

Wagner Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Wagner has a 14-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.4 Units / -4.39% ROI).

  • 14-13 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.4 Units / 13.35% ROI
  • 10-19 when betting the Over for -10.9 Units / -34.17% ROI
  • 19-10 when betting the Under for +8 Units / 25.08% ROI

Howard Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Howard has a 12-18 record against the spread this college basketball season (-7.85 Units / -22.21% ROI).

  • 15-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.65 Units / -8.31% ROI
  • 19-12 when betting the Over for +5.8 Units / 16.48% ROI
  • 12-19 when betting the Under for -8.9 Units / -25.28% ROI

Wagner Offensive Stats & Trends:

Wagner has averaged 10.3 turnovers per game (517 turnovers/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 12.4

Wagner has averaged 10.8 offensive rebounds per game (540 rebounds/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 8.6

Wagner has averaged 9.0 turnovers per game (197 turnovers/22 games) this season — best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 12.1

Wagner is shooting 46% from inside the arc (246/539) this season — tied for 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%

Howard Offensive Stats & Trends:

Howard has averaged 15.3 turnovers per game (889 turnovers/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1

Howard is shooting 37% from three (462/1,253) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 33%

Howard has made 7.8 three-pointers per game this season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 6.0

Howard has 889 turnovers since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among MEAC Teams

Wagner Defensive Stats & Trends:

Wagner has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (298/968) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Northeast Teams ; League Avg: 34%

Wagner has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (147/489) this season — best among Northeast Teams ; League Avg: 34%

Wagner has allowed 62.8 points per game (1,382 points/22 games) this season — best among Northeast Teams ; League Avg: 72.0

Wagner has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (505/1,187) this season — 3rd best among Northeast Teams ; League Avg: 44%

Howard Defensive Stats & Trends:

Howard has averaged 24.1 defensive rebounds per game (554 rebounds/23 games) this season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 22.8

Howard has averaged 23.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,360 rebounds/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 22.5

Howard has allowed opponents to shoot 44% (604/1,382) this season — 3rd best among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 44%

Howard has allowed 7.2 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th highest among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 7.5


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