Who's Playing

Wagner @ LIU

Current Records: Wagner 7-4; LIU 2-10

What to Know

The LIU Sharks haven't won a matchup against the Wagner Seahawks since Jan. 14 of last year, but they'll be looking to end the drought Thursday. The Sharks and Wagner will face off in a Northeast battle at 1 p.m. ET at Barclays Center. Both teams are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.

LIU was completely in charge last week, breezing past the Purchase Panthers 95-58 at home.

Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Wagner at home against the Gwynedd-Mercy Griffins last Thursday as the team secured an 89-55 win.

LIU is expected to lose this next one by 7.5. Those betting on them against the spread shouldn't have high expectations for them since the squad is 3-7 ATS when expected to lose.

The wins brought LIU up to 2-10 and the Seahawks to 7-4. A pair of stats to keep an eye on: The Sharks have allowed their opponents to shoot 49% from the floor on average, which is the 355th highest shooting percentage allowed in college basketball. Wagner has experienced some struggles of their own as they have only been able to knock down 40.20% percent of their shots, which is the sixth lowest field goal percentage in college basketball. It's possible one of these Achilles' heels will wind up tripping the losing team up.

How To Watch

  • When: Thursday at 1 p.m. ET
  • Where: Barclays Center -- Brooklyn, New York
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Seahawks are a big 7.5-point favorite against the Sharks, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Seahawks as a 7-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Wagner have won nine out of their last 17 games against LIU.

  • Mar 05, 2022 - Wagner 82 vs. LIU 62
  • Feb 05, 2022 - Wagner 79 vs. LIU 64
  • Jan 21, 2022 - Wagner 92 vs. LIU 85
  • Jan 15, 2021 - Wagner 76 vs. LIU 74
  • Jan 14, 2021 - LIU 77 vs. Wagner 66
  • Feb 27, 2020 - LIU 74 vs. Wagner 66
  • Jan 20, 2020 - Wagner 72 vs. LIU 64
  • Feb 09, 2019 - Wagner 68 vs. LIU 65
  • Feb 02, 2019 - Wagner 71 vs. LIU 59
  • Mar 06, 2018 - LIU 71 vs. Wagner 61
  • Feb 17, 2018 - Wagner 78 vs. LIU 74
  • Jan 13, 2018 - LIU 69 vs. Wagner 67
  • Feb 25, 2017 - LIU 88 vs. Wagner 84
  • Jan 19, 2017 - LIU 76 vs. Wagner 69
  • Mar 05, 2016 - Wagner 81 vs. LIU 65
  • Feb 11, 2016 - LIU 82 vs. Wagner 69
  • Jan 14, 2016 - LIU 71 vs. Wagner 70