Wagner Seahawks vs Howard Bisons Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The First Four of the NCAA Tournament will kick off on Tuesday night with the Wagner Seahawks facing off against the Howard Bison. Wagner, the NEC Tournament champions, won as underdogs in the final, while Howard, the MEAC Tournament champions, failed to cover as favorites. The winner of this game will move on to face the 1-seed North Carolina in the West Region. Tipoff is set for 6:40 EST at UD Arena in Dayton, Ohio, and the game will be broadcast on TruTV. Howard is currently favored to win, opening at -2.5 with the current line at Howard -3.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Seahawks +140 | Bisons -165

Spread: Seahawks +3 (-110) | Bisons -3 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 127.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Howard will win straight-up is 62%.

Wagner Seahawks

Wagner's basketball team recently pulled off a Cinderella run in the NEC Tournament as the 6-seed with a 7-9 league record. Guard Tahron Allen led the team in the championship game with 22 points and seven rebounds. Although they only had seven players healthy, they were able to secure the win. Melvin Council Jr. and Julian Brown are key players for the Seahawks, with Council being named First Team All Conference. Additionally, Keyontae Lewis contributes as their big man inside. Wagner is ranked 293rd overall and is the lowest ranked team in the NCAA Tourney. They have a power ranking of 188, ranking 131 in offense and 268 in defense. Offensively, they excel in three-point shooting and free throws, while defensively they struggle with three-point defense. The team averages 35.52 rebounds per game and has a positive offensive assist-to-turnover ratio. Despite their underdog status, Wagner has shown resilience and determination in their performance this season. "Wagner is the great surprise. ... They got hot even though they only had seven healthy players available." — @SethDavisHoops on @Wagner_MBB pic.twitter.com/aXJXSPKaO8