LIU vs. Wagner betting: College basketball preview for Jan. 26

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The Wagner Seahawks (6-12, 1-6 NEC) visit the Long Island Sharks (12-8, 6-1 NEC) after losing three straight road games. The Sharks are heavy favorites by 10.5 points in the contest, which starts at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, January 26, 2026. The matchup has a point total of 144.5.

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LIU Cover -10.5 vs Wagner -105

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LIU vs. Wagner betting lines

  • LIU moneyline odds to win: -649
  • Wagner moneyline odds to win: +460
  • Spread: LIU (-10.5)
  • Total: 144.5

LIU statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • LIU has a better record against the spread in home games (3-3-0) than it does in road games (6-8-0).
  • The Sharks have gone over the over/under in three of six home games (50%), compared to six of 14 road games (42.9%).
  • As a moneyline favorite, LIU has won a higher percentage of its games at home (1.000) compared to away games (.833).

Recent trends

  • The Sharks’ offense has been less productive over their last 10 games, racking up 73.0 points a contest compared to the 74.5 they’ve averaged this year.
  • LIU’s defense has been tougher as of late, as the team has given up 72.1 points per game over its past 10 compared to the 75.8 points per game its opponents are averaging on the season.
  • The Sharks’ 6.6 made three-pointers per-game average during their last 10 games are more than the 6.3 they average on the season, but those 10 games have seen a lower percentage of shots made, 34.6% compared to their season-long percentage of 36.1% from long distance.

LIU betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 9-11-0 (Home: 3-3-0; Away: 6-8-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 10.5+: 0-1-0 (As Favorite: 4-7-0; As Underdog: 5-4-0)
  • O-U-P: 9-11-0 (Home: 3-3-0; Away: 6-8-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 10-1 (Home: 5-0; Away: 5-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-7 (Home: 0-1; Away: 2-6)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
47.0 (89th in nation) 46.6 (310th) 32.8 (169th) 30.7 (167th) 13.7 (210th) 13.3 (334th)

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Wagner statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Wagner’s winning percentage against the spread at home is .250 (1-3-0). Away, it is .636 (7-4-0).
  • Looking at the over/under, Seahawks games have gone over less frequently at home (two of four, 50%) than on the road (seven of 11, 63.6%).

Recent trends

  • Over their past 10 games, the Seahawks are averaging 72.6 points per game, compared to their season average of 73.6.
  • While Wagner is surrendering 74.2 points per game in 2025-26, it has bettered that mark over its past 10 games, allowing 71.3 points per contest.
  • The Seahawks are sinking 7.2 treys per game in their previous 10 games, which is 0.5 fewer three-pointers than their average for the season (7.7). In addition, they have a lower three-point percentage over their past 10 games (35.0%) compared to their season average from beyond the arc (35.9%).

Wagner betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 8-7-0 (Home: 1-3-0; Away: 7-4-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 10.5+: 3-2-0 (As Favorite: 2-3-0; As Underdog: 6-4-0)
  • O-U-P: 9-6-0 (Home: 2-2-0; Away: 7-4-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-3 (Home: 1-3; Away: 1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-9 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-9)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
45.6 (164th in nation) 42.4 (102nd) 34.7 (79th) 30.4 (142nd) 13.8 (206th) 13.2 (328th)
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