Iona vs Delaware Prediction 12/1/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Iona Gaels and the Delaware Blue Hens meet Monday in college basketball action from the Bob Carpenter Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Iona Gaels vs. Delaware Blue Hens prediction.

Iona Gaels Recap

The Iona Gaels come into this game looking to rebound from an 80-75 loss at the hands of Green Bay last time out to sit at 5-2 on the year. After this game, Iona will head home for a game against Quinnipiac.

Gaels Alternate Wins & Losses In 4 Straight

CJ Anthony leads Iona in scoring and assists with 15.3 PPG and 6.3 APG while Kosy Akametu has 14 PPG with 6.8 RPG and Toby Harris has 11.9 PPG with 3.1 RPG. Lamin Sabally has 11.4 PPG with a team-high 8 RPG to lead Iona on the glass along with 3.9 APG and 2.3 SPG. Keshawn Williams has 10.4 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 84.6 PPG on 46.1% shooting from the field, 38% from behind the arc and 70.1% from the foul line this season.

Delaware Blue Hens Recap

The Delaware Blue Hens come into this game looking to build on their 73-60 win over UNC-Greensboro last time out to sit at 2-4 this season. After this game, Delaware will head on the road for a game against Delaware State.

Blue Hens Looking For Consistency

Christian Bliss leads Delaware in scoring and assists with 14.3 PPG and 7 APG along with 5.3 RPG while Macon Emory has 14.3 PPG with 8.3 RPG to lead the Blue Hens on the glass. Justyn Fernandez has 14 PPG with 5.3 RPG and 3.3 APG and Tyler Houser has 13 PPG with 5.5 RPG to cap off the scoring in double figures for Delaware so far this season. Jameel Brown has 9.8 PPG with 2.8 RPG as well for Delaware so far this season. As a team, Delaware is averaging 68.8 PPG on 44.2% shooting from the field, 36.4% from three and 70% from the foul line this season. 

Iona Gaels @ Delaware Blue Hens Betting Trends: December 1, 2025

Why the Delaware Blue Hens will win

• Iona has lost each of its last six Monday road games.
• Delaware has won 10 of its last 13 games against the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.
• Delaware has won the first half in four of its last five games against non-Conference opponents at Bob Carpenter Center.

Why the Iona Gaels will win

• Iona has won each of its last five games when playing with a rest advantage.
• Delaware has lost 10 of its last 12 night games.
• Delaware has lost the first half in five of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Delaware’s last eight games have produced a total of 154 or fewer points.
• Twenty of Iona’s last 23 night games have produced a total of 154 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Delaware ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (81.0%).
• Delaware ranks T359th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (13.3).
• Iona ranks 360th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (67.6).
• Iona ranks 20th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (26.4%).

Iona Gaels vs. Delaware Blue Hens Prediction

I’m on the Gaels here. I think that Iona is the better team here, and the line reflects that with the Gaels being favored. We’ve already seen Iona be able to go on the road and get the job done, and their lone loss came against an Akron team that’s one of the best mid-majors in the country and a perennial tournament team. I think Delaware’s just overmatched here and I think Iona bags the win and cover. Give me Iona here.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Iona -1.5