How to Watch the Wagner vs. Howard March Madness First Four Game Online

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Quick Answer: Stream today’s Wagner vs. Howard March Madness game with a free trial to DirecTV Stream, or with a subscription to Max or Sling.

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March Madness is finally here, kicking off tonight with a First Four game between the Wagner Seahawks and the Howard Bison. The two bottom-seeded teams — and some of us viewers — will be hoping for a Cinderella story to take form as they open the tournament.

If you’re looking to watch the kick-off game tonight, read on. Below is a quick guide on where to watch Wagner vs. Howard, including TV channel information, options for cord-cutters, and even a way to watch the game without paying.

How to Watch Wagner vs. Howard March Madness Game

Tonight’s Wagner vs. Howard First Four game will be broadcast on TruTV, so tune in there if you’re watching with cable or satellite. If you don’t have cable, you can watch the basketball game using any of the streaming services here:

Stream Wagner vs. Howard on DirecTV Stream

DirecTV Stream carries every March Madness channel, including TruTV for tonight’s Wagner vs. Howard game. You can also use DirecTV Stream’s five-day free trial to watch the First Four game without paying anything — just remember to cancel before the trial is over to void being charged. If you want to keep DirecTV Stream after the trial, packages start at $79.99 a month.

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Stream Wagner vs. Howard on Max

The most affordable streaming option for watching Wagner vs. Howard is Max, which is showing a livestream of the game through its B/R Sports add-on. This add-on usually costs an extra $9.99 a month, on top of Max’s base price of $9.99 a month, but right now Max is offering the B/R Sports add-on for free for a limited time. Base Max subscriptions, however, do not come with a free trial.

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Stream Wagner vs. Howard on Sling

Another way to stream Wagner vs. Howard tonight is Sling. The budget-friendly live TV streamer carries TruTV in its 40-channel Blue package, which costs just $40 a month. Even better? Sling is running a deal right now that gets you 50% off your first month, bringing the initial bill down to just $20. Alternatively, spring for to Sling’s Blue + Orange plan to get livestreams of almost every March Madness game.

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When is Wagner vs. Howard March Madness Game? 2024 Date, time

The Wagner vs. Howard First Four March Madness game is happening tonight, Tuesday, March 19, at 6:40 p.m. ET / 3:40 p.m. PT.

Wagner vs. Howard Odds, Prediction

As the bottom-seeded teams in the 2024 March Madness tournament, Wagner (16-15) and Howard (18-16) both have a good opportunity to make it through to the next round tonight. Oddsmakers are predicting a close game, with the Bison getting the edge in a 3.5-point spread.

The Seahawks, however, are fresh off a Cinderella run after winning the NEC Tournament as a sixth seed. During their championship game against No. 2 Merrimack, Wagner star guar Tahron Allen put up 22 points and seven rebounds.

Use one of the above streaming services to catch the First Four game live.

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