Rutgers vs Wagner Prediction 11-6-24 College Basketball Picks

The Wagner Seahawks and Rutgers Scarlet Knights meet Wednesday in College Basketball action at the Jersey Mike’s Arena. Here’s a Rutgers vs Wagner Prediction. This article will include a Rutgers vs Wagner Pick.

Wagner Seahawks Betting Preview

The Wagner Seahawks play St. John’s, Seton Hall and Boston next. Wagner won 17 Games last season and enters the third year under coach Donald Copeland. 

Zaire Williams returns after averaging 9.3 points and 2.1 rebounds, while Rahmir Moore averaged 8.7 points and 2 assists. Javier Ezquerra averaged 4.4 assists per game and Keyontae Lewis played in 704 minutes last season. Wagner brings back the role players from a team that made the NCAA Tournament, but the Seahawks also lose their top three scorers. It may take some time for Wagner to really get back in the swing of things, but this program has still won double-digit games in 14 of the last 15 seasons, so don’t count them out just yet.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Preview

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights play Saint Peter’s, Monmouth and Merrimack next. Rutgers won 15 Games last season and enter year 9 under coach Steve Pikiell.

Jeremiah Williams returns after averaging 12.2 points and 2.8 assists, while Jamichael Davis averaged 5.6 points and 1.9 assists. EMMAnuel Ogbole played in 81 minutes last season, and he’s the only other player back. Rutgers brings its top player back, but the bulk of this roster is gone. The good news is Jordan Derkack transfers from Merrimack, and he was the NEC Player of the Year last season. Tyson Acuff also transfers from Eastern Michigan, and he was a third team all-MAC selection last season. Rutgers also snagged a couple of 5-star recruits in Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper. Rutgers has a lot of new faces, but there’s talent on this roster.

Why the Rutgers Scarlet Knights will win

• Rutgers has won each of its last 18 games against the Northeast Conference.
• Wagner has lost each of its last four games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Rutgers has won the first half in each of its last 21 games against non-Conference opponents at Jersey Mike’s Arena.

Rutgers vs Wagner Prediction

Rutgers has to figure out the chemistry with so many new faces, but there’s no doubt this is one of the more talented teams in the country. We obviously can’t say the same about Wagner, a roster that lost its best players from a team that made the big dance. This should be a fun season opener for a Rutgers squad that should do big things. I’ll lay the points with Rutgers.