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Seahawks vs Dickinson Knights Picks and Predictions – Monday January 19, 2026
Wagner and Fairleigh Dickinson meet Monday, January 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET at the Bogota Savings Bank Center in Hackensack, with ESPN+ carrying the broadcast. The market is telling you this is close to a pick’em, but it’s a matchup where style and late-game shot quality should matter more than raw record.
Fairleigh Dickinson is a small home favorite at -1.5 and -126 on the moneyline. Wagner is +1.5 at +102. The total is 139.5, which sits in the middle of what you’d expect when one team wants extra possessions off the glass and the other is more comfortable keeping the pace controlled.
The question is simple: can Wagner’s rebounding and efficiency travel well enough to win a close one, or does Fairleigh Dickinson’s home comfort and perimeter volume tilt the final few possessions?
Wagner Seahawks vs Fairleigh Dickinson Knights Odds
These are the current betting lines, and bettors should keep monitoring updated college basketball odds up to tip.
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wagner Seahawks | +102 | +1.5 (-118) | 139.5 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson Knights | -126 | -1.5 (-103) | 139.5 |
Wagner Seahawks Betting Form
Wagner’s recent 80-74 loss to New Haven isn’t the kind of result you want, but the box tells you something important. They were still able to score, and both Jaden Baker and Nick Jones were efficient. For bettors, that matters because Wagner’s path to cashing tickets is not about holding teams to 58. It’s about producing enough offense while winning the possession battle.
The Seahawks’ profile is built on solid shooting and volume on the glass. They’ve been good enough from the field, and the three-point percentage gives them a real way to hang around in a one-possession spread game. When you’re taking points, you want a team that can answer runs without relying on getting to the line constantly.
Rebounding is the swing. Wagner’s ability to create extra possessions is the clearest edge in this matchup, and it’s also how they survive road stretches where shot quality can dip. If they control the boards and keep their turnover count reasonable, Wagner has enough offense to win outright. You can track their recent form and splits on Wagner stats and results.
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights Betting Form
Fairleigh Dickinson is coming off a 66-59 loss to LIU, a game that fits the concern with backing them as a favorite. They can go cold, and when they’re not getting easy points, they’re forced into tough late-clock possessions. Still, the home record is meaningful here. They’ve been noticeably steadier in this building, and that’s a real factor in a spread under two points.
The Knights’ best offensive lever is their perimeter volume. They can get up a lot of threes, and that can swing small-spread games quickly. If they’re hitting at even an average clip, it forces Wagner to chase and can reduce the value of Wagner’s rebounding edge because long rebounds lead to transition chances the other way.
Late-game free throws also matter with this number. If Fairleigh Dickinson is ahead by a bucket late, the better foul shooting and home whistle comfort can be the difference between a cover and a push. For a deeper look at form and home trends, check Fairleigh Dickinson schedule and stats.
Wagner Seahawks vs Fairleigh Dickinson Knights Matchup Breakdown
This is a pace tug-of-war, but not in the usual way. Wagner can push the possession count by creating second chances, even if the game is played at a moderate tempo. Fairleigh Dickinson prefers fewer mistakes, fewer empty trips, and a clean three-point shot profile that keeps them from needing to win in the paint.
The biggest matchup variable is how Wagner’s rebounding translates against Fairleigh Dickinson’s ability to stretch the floor. If the Knights are making threes, Wagner’s extra possessions have to turn into points, not just misses and reset opportunities. If the Knights are missing, Wagner’s rebounding edge becomes more valuable because it keeps the game tilted toward Wagner’s strengths.
That connects directly to the total. 139.5 is reachable if Fairleigh Dickinson’s threes are falling and Wagner is converting second chances. It also dies quickly if the Knights miss from outside and both teams get stuck in half-court possessions without a steady free throw parade.
If you’re thinking about how possession count and late fouling impact totals, the Expert Betting Guide is a useful reference for this kind of game, where one late whistle swing can decide everything.
Wagner Seahawks vs Fairleigh Dickinson Knights Predictions and Best Bets
My lean is Wagner +1.5. In a near pick’em, I’d rather take the side with the clearer physical edge, and Wagner’s rebounding gives them extra ways to win possessions. They also score more consistently than people think, which matters when you’re taking points in a game that should stay tight.
On the total, I lean under 139.5, but it’s not a slam dunk. The pace metrics suggest a slower game, and if Fairleigh Dickinson’s perimeter looks aren’t clean, the Knights can drag the scoring down with longer empty stretches. Wagner can score, but they’re also fine playing through the glass and grinding possessions, which often lowers variance.
If I’m picking one wager, I’m prioritizing the side. Wagner’s rebounding and scoring baseline makes them live to win outright, and +1.5 protects you if this lands on a one-point finish.
Best Bet: Wagner +1.5
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