Quinnipiac (15-10) vs Iona (11-14)
February 16, 2025 at 02:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Quinnipiac -6.5 — Over/Under: 148.5
The Iona Gaels and Quinnipiac Bobcats meet Sunday in college basketball action at the M&T Bank Arena. Here’s an Iona vs Quinnipiac Prediction. This article will include an Iona vs Quinnipiac Pick.
Iona Gaels Betting Preview
The Iona Gaels beat Marist, lost to Rider, and they play Manhattan, Merrimack, and Niagara next. The Iona Gaels are averaging 68.6 points on 41 percent shooting and allowing 71.1 points on 45.7 percent shooting. Dejour Reaves is averaging 16.4 points and 5.2 rebounds, while Adam Nije is averaging 11.8 points and 2.7 rebounds. James Patterson is grabbing 5.9 rebounds and Yaphet Moundi is grabbing 6.8 rebounds. The Iona Gaels are shooting 30.9 percent from beyond the arc and 69.1 percent from the free throw line. The Iona Gaels are allowing 33.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.4 rebounds per game.
Quinnipiac Bobcats Betting Preview
The Quinnipiac Bobcats beat Sacred Heart, lost to Niagara, and they play Manhattan, Saint Peter’s, and Merrimack next. The Quinnipiac Bobcats are averaging 74 points on 42.1 percent shooting and allowing 71.1 points on 41.5 percent shooting. Amarri Monroe is averaging 17.7 points and 8.5 rebounds, while Paul Otieno is averaging 13.4 points and 1.1 assists. Jaden Zimmerman is the third double-digit scorer and Khaden Bennett is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The Quinnipiac Bobcats are shooting 29.6 percent from beyond the arc and 75.9 percent from the free throw line. The Quinnipiac Bobcats are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Quinnipiac Bobcats will win
- Quinnipiac has won each of its last 10 day games at M&T Bank Arena following a road win.
- Iona has lost four of its last five day games at M&T Bank Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Iona has lost the first half in three of its last four road day games against Conference opponents.
Why the Iona Gaels will win
- Iona has won six of its last seven day games against Conference opponents.
Iona vs Quinnipiac Injury Report
Neither Iona nor Quinnipiac has a player listed on its injury report.
Iona vs Quinnipiac Prediction
Quinnipiac is the better team, beat Iona on the road last month, and is now at home, where it won nine of 11 games. However, Iona had chances to win that game, losing by just one point, and the Gaels have five road wins this season. The underdog has covered four of the last five games between Quinnipiac and Iona. We’ve recently seen Quinnipiac lose to Niagara as a double-digit favorite and lose to Siena before that as a comfortable favorite. We’re used to seeing close games between Quinnipiac and Iona. I’ll take a shot with Iona and the points on Sunday afternoon.