Who's Playing

Wagner @ Fairleigh Dickinson

Current Records: Wagner 19-3; Fairleigh Dickinson 3-20

What to Know

The Fairleigh Dickinson Knights have quite the challenge ahead of them as they're expected to be blown off the court. Fairleigh Dickinson and the Wagner Seahawks will face off in a Northeast battle at 6 p.m. ET Thursday at Rothman Center. The Knights have been on the wrong side of a one-way rivalry with Wagner and are hoping to record their first victory since Feb. 13 of 2020.

The contest between Fairleigh Dickinson and the Bryant Bulldogs on Saturday was not a total blowout, but with Fairleigh Dickinson falling 105-93 on the road, it was darn close to turning into one.

Meanwhile, Wagner netted a 78-68 win over the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils on Saturday.

Fairleigh Dickinson is now 3-20 while the Seahawks sit at 19-3. A pair of defensive stats to keep an eye on: The Knights are 351st worst in college basketball in points allowed per game, with 79.2 on average. Wagner's defense has more to brag about, as they they rank 34th in college basketball when it comes to points allowed per game, with only 63.5 on average. So the cards are definitely stacked in their favor.

How To Watch

  • When: Thursday at 6 p.m. ET
  • Where: Rothman Center -- Teaneck, New Jersey
  • TV: CBS Sports Network
  • Live Stream: CBSSports.com or fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Watch on your Phone: CBS Sports App
  • Watch on Connected TV: CBS Sports App on Roku and Fire TV
  • Ticket Cost: $21.00

Odds

The Seahawks are a big 11.5-point favorite against the Knights, 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 an 11-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Fairleigh Dickinson and Wagner both have eight wins in their last 16 games.

  • Jan 17, 2022 - Wagner 95 vs. Fairleigh Dickinson 64
  • Feb 13, 2021 - Wagner 95 vs. Fairleigh Dickinson 86
  • Feb 11, 2021 - Wagner 76 vs. Fairleigh Dickinson 72
  • Feb 13, 2020 - Fairleigh Dickinson 106 vs. Wagner 73
  • Jan 30, 2020 - Fairleigh Dickinson 68 vs. Wagner 63
  • Mar 06, 2019 - Fairleigh Dickinson 84 vs. Wagner 46
  • Feb 23, 2019 - Fairleigh Dickinson 74 vs. Wagner 66
  • Jan 12, 2019 - Wagner 66 vs. Fairleigh Dickinson 60
  • Feb 11, 2018 - Fairleigh Dickinson 76 vs. Wagner 69
  • Jan 06, 2018 - Wagner 73 vs. Fairleigh Dickinson 65
  • Mar 01, 2017 - Wagner 72 vs. Fairleigh Dickinson 70
  • Feb 04, 2017 - Wagner 68 vs. Fairleigh Dickinson 59
  • Jan 05, 2017 - Fairleigh Dickinson 70 vs. Wagner 69
  • Mar 08, 2016 - Fairleigh Dickinson 87 vs. Wagner 79
  • Feb 18, 2016 - Wagner 94 vs. Fairleigh Dickinson 74
  • Feb 04, 2016 - Fairleigh Dickinson 82 vs. Wagner 79