LIU vs. Wagner betting: College basketball preview for Feb. 12

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The Long Island Sharks (16-8, 10-1 NEC) will attempt to extend a five-game winning streak when they visit the Wagner Seahawks (8-14, 3-8 NEC) on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Spiro Sports Center as 6.5-point favorites. The contest airs at 7 p.m. ET on NEC Front Row. The point total is 138.5 in the matchup.

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LIU Cover -6.5 vs Wagner -112

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LIU vs. Wagner betting lines

  • LIU moneyline odds to win: -306
  • Wagner moneyline odds to win: +237
  • Spread: LIU (-6.5)
  • Total: 138.5

LIU statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • At home, LIU sports a worse record against the spread (4-5-0) compared to its ATS record in road games (7-8-0).
  • The Sharks have exceeded the total less often at home, hitting the over in three of nine home matchups (33.3%). On the road, they have hit the over in six of 15 games (40%).
  • When playing at home, LIU has won more consistently as a moneyline favorite, posting a record of 8-0 (1.000). In road games, it is 6-1 (.857) as a moneyline favorite.

Recent trends

  • On offense, the Sharks have had a tough time putting the ball in the basket over their last 10 games, scoring 69.4 points per contest over that stretch compared to the 73.9 they’ve put up over the course of this season.
  • LIU’s defense has been tough lately, as the team has given up 61.0 points per game during its past 10 compared to the 72.7 points per game its opponents are averaging on the season.
  • The Sharks are trending down from beyond the arc during their last 10 outings, making 5.8 threes per game and shooting 34.5% from long range in comparison to their season-long averages of 6.3 makes and 36.1% from distance in the 2025-26 season.

LIU betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 11-13-0 (Home: 4-5-0; Away: 7-8-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 6.5+: 2-7-0 (As Favorite: 6-9-0; As Underdog: 5-4-0)
  • O-U-P: 9-15-0 (Home: 3-6-0; Away: 6-9-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 14-1 (Home: 8-0; Away: 6-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-7 (Home: 0-1; Away: 2-6)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
46.7 (94th in nation) 45.0 (242nd) 33.1 (132nd) 30.0 (120th) 13.7 (202nd) 13.0 (326th)

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Wagner statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • This year, Wagner is 3-4-0 at home against the spread (.429 winning percentage). On the road, it is 7-5-0 ATS (.583).
  • Looking at the over/under, Seahawks games have finished over four of seven times at home (57.1%), and eight of 12 away (66.7%).
  • This year the Seahawks are 2-1 at home when moneyline underdogs (.667 winning percentage). On the road they are 1-10 (.091).

Recent trends

  • Over their past 10 games, the Seahawks are scoring 67.6 points per game, 5.2 fewer points than their season average (72.8).
  • Wagner has performed better defensively over its past 10 games, giving up 72.3 points per contest, 1.9 fewer points than its season average of 74.2 allowed.
  • In their past 10 games, the Seahawks are sinking 7.4 three-pointers per contest, 0.2 fewer threes than their season average (7.6). They sport a higher three-point percentage over their previous 10 contests (36.3%) compared to their season average (35.2%).

Wagner betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 10-9-0 (Home: 3-4-0; Away: 7-5-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 6.5+: 5-2-0 (As Favorite: 2-3-0; As Underdog: 8-6-0)
  • O-U-P: 12-7-0 (Home: 4-3-0; Away: 8-4-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-3 (Home: 1-3; Away: 1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-11 (Home: 2-1; Away: 1-10)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
44.7 (210th in nation) 44.0 (181st) 33.6 (110th) 29.9 (115th) 13.4 (223rd) 12.5 (304th)
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