Iona (5-11) vs Quinnipiac (8-8)
Game Info: Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 1:00 pm (Hynes Athletics Center)
Betting Odds: Iona +2.5 -- Over/Under: 142.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ESPN+
In this article, we will formulate a Quinnipiac vs Iona prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, January 12th at the Hynes Athletic Center in New Rochelle, New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Quinnipiac Bobcats Betting Preview
The Quinnipiac Bobcats are 8-8 (4-1) this year after they defeated Siena by a score of 72-53 in their last game. Quinnipiac led 43-15 at halftime, but they were outscored 38-29 in the second half in the win. The Bobcats shot 47.5% from the field, 29.4% on three-pointers, and 84.6% on free throws in the game. Amarri Monroe led Quinnipiac with 16 points and 10 rebounds, while Khaden Bennett added 14 points and five rebounds in the win.
Prior to that victory, the Bobcats lost to Marist by a score of 69-62 but did beat St. Peter’s by a score of 59-46 before that. Quinnipiac has won three of their last four games and started conference play with two wins against Rider and Sacred Heart. Quinnipiac has scored 70.1 points per game and they have allowed 70.6 points per game, while also averaging 38.3 rebounds and 11.4 assists per game this season. Amarri Monroe is averaging 14.8 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game, while Paul Otieno is averaging 12.5 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks per game this year. Quinnipiac is shooting 40% from the field, 74% on free throws, and 26.7% on three-pointers this season.
Iona Gaels Betting Preview
The Iona Gaels are 5-11 (2-3) this season after they lost to Fairfield by a score of 68-64 in their last game. Iona trailed 34-30 at halftime, but they did tie Fairfield at 34 in the second half of the loss. The Gaels shot 37.3% from the field, 22.2% on three-pointers, and 84.2% on free throws in the game. Adam Njie led Iona with 18 points and three assists, while James Patterson added 14 points and nine rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Gaels defeated Siena by a score of 74-73 but did lose to Marist by a score of 70-65 before that. Iona has lost three of their last four games and started conference play with a loss to Sacred Heart and a win against St. Peter’s. Iona has scored 66.8 points per game and they have allowed 72.8 points per game, while also averaging 37.3 rebounds and 11.4 assists per game this year. Dejour Reaves is averaging 15.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.1 steals per game, while Adam Njie is averaging 11.4 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game this year. Iona is shooting 39% from the field, 67.6% on free throws, and 29.5% on three-pointers this season.
Why Iona will beat Quinnipiac
- Iona has won each of its last four day games against Conference opponents.
- Quinnipiac has lost three of its last four road day games against Conference opponents.
- Iona has won the first half in each of its last three games against the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference at Hynes Athletics Center.
Quinnipiac vs Iona Prediction
Iona comes into this matchup after losing three of their last four games, but they will be at home for this contest. The Gaels are only shooting 39% from the field and they are scoring just 66.8 points per game. Iona has some rough defensive numbers on the season, but they really haven’t been too bad over their last five games. Quinnipiac has won three of their last five games, but they did lose their last road game against Marist. The Bobcats are shooting just 40% from the field this year, but their defense has been very good recently. Quinnipiac has allowed 53 points or fewer in two of their last three games, but with two poor shooting teams, I am going with the home team. Take Iona in this one.
David’s Pick Iona +2.5
AUTHOR: David Racey
