Iona vs Akron Prediction 11/21/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks
Chris Ruffolo
Nov 16, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Akron Zips guard Tavari Johnson (5) looks to get past Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) during the second half at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
MATCHUP
Iona Gaels
Akron Zips
Team Records
4-0
3-1
Spread
+11.5 -110
-11.5 -110
Moneyline
+500
-700
Total
Over 174.5 (-112)
Under 174.5 (-108)
Where
UVI Sports & Fitness Center, Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands
When
Friday, November 21, 2025
Time
05:30 PM EST
TV
ESPN+
The Iona Gaels and the Akron Zips meet Friday in college basketball action from the UVI Sports & Fitness Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Iona Gaels vs. Akron Zips prediction.
Iona Gaels Recap
The Iona Gaels come into this game looking to build on an 89-69 win over Princeton last time out to sit at 4-0 on the year.
Gaels Looking To Remain Unbeaten
CJ Anthony leads Iona in scoring and assists with 15.5 PPG and 6.8 APG while Kosy Akametu has 13.5 PPG with 6.8 RPG and Toby Harris has 12.3 PPG with 3 RPG. Lamin Sabally has 11.8 PPG with a team-high 8.3 RPG to lead Iona on the glass along with 4.5 APG and 2.8 SPG. Keshawn Williams has 11.3 PPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Iona up to this point in the year. As a team, Iona is averaging 87.8 PPG on 50.6% shooting from the field, 40.2% from behind the arc and 67.4% from the foul line this season.
Akron Zips Recap
The Akron Zips come into this game looking to bounce back from a 97-79 loss at the hands of Purdue last time out to sit at 3-1 this season.
Zips Looking To Shake Off First L Of Season
Tavari Johnson leads the Zips in scoring with 15 PPG along with 4.3 APG while Amani Lyles has 14 PPG with a team-high 6.3 RPG to lead the Zips in rebounding so far this season. Shammah Scott has 13 PPG with a team-high 4.5 APG to lead the Zips in assists while Evan Mahaffey has 10.8 PPG with 5.3 RPG and 4.3 APG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Akron up to this point in the year. Sharron Young has 9 PPG with 4 RPG and 2.5 APG as well so far this season. As a team, Akron is averaging 94.3 PPG on 46.4% shooting from the field, 34% from three and 76.1% from the foul line this season.
Iona Gaels @ Akron Zips Betting Trends: November 21, 2025
Why the Akron Zips will win
Akron has won each of its last 10 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Iona has lost six of its last eight games against non-Conference opponents at neutral venues.
Akron has won the first half in six of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Iona Gaels will win
Iona has won nine of its last 10 games.
Akron has lost seven of its last eight games against non-Conference opponents at neutral venues.
Iona has won the first half in each of its last nine night games.
Total Points Facts
Each of Iona’s last 37 night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 169 or fewer points.
Each of Akron’s last six night games at a neutral venue have produced a total of 152 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
Akron ranks T2nd among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (36.0).
Akron ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for field goal attempts per game this season (73.8).
Iona ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (19.8%).
Iona ranks T361st among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (69.8).
Iona Gaels vs. Akron Zips Prediction
I’m on the Zips laying the points here. It’s a big number between two quality mid-major teams that both blew out their common opponent in Princeton. That being said, I like what I’ve seen from Akron a lot more, blowing out James Madison and covering against Purdue and I think the Zips are the better team here from a talent perspective as well. Give me Akron laying the points.
