Iona vs Vermont Prediction 12/20/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Iona Gaels and the Vermont Catamounts meet Saturday in college basketball action from the Patrick Gymnasium. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Iona Gaels vs. Vermont Catamounts prediction.

Iona Gaels Recap

The Iona Gaels come into this game looking to bounce back from their 91-64 loss at the hands of St. John’s last time out to sit at 8-4 this season. After this game, Iona will head on the road for a game against Mount St. Mary’s.

Gaels Have Two-Game Win Streak Snapped

CJ Anthony leads Iona in scoring and assists with 16.3 PPG and 5.8 APG while Kosy Akametu has 10.2 PPG with 4.9 RPG and Toby Harris has 11.8 PPG with 4 RPG. Lamin Sabally has 12.8 PPG with a team-high 8.1 RPG to lead Iona on the glass along with 3.5 APG and 2.2 SPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Iona up to this point in the year. As a team, Iona is averaging 80.3 PPG on 45% shooting from the field, 36.7% from behind the arc and 72.5% from the foul line this season.

Vermont Catamounts Recap

The Vermont Catamounts come into this game looking to add on to their 83-69 win over Siena last time out to sit at 8-5 this season. After this game, Vermont will head on the road for a game against Princeton.

Catamounts Win 3 In A Row

Gus Yalden leads the Catamounts in scoring with 15.8 PPG along with 4.3 RPG while TJ Long has 15.1 PPG with 4.4 RPG as well this season. TJ Hurley has 12.8 PPG with 3.1 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Vermont up to this point in the year. Sean Blake has 8.4 PPG with 3.6 RPG and a team-high 4.4 APG to lead Vermont in assists while Lucas Mari has 6.8 PPG with 4.8 RPG and 3.2 APG as well this season. As a team, Vermont is averaging 77.7 PPG on 47.7% shooting from the field, 35.8% from three and 75% from the foul line this season.

Iona Gaels @ Vermont Catamounts Betting Trends: December 20, 2025

Why the Vermont Catamounts will win

• Vermont has won each of its last seven games against the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference at Roy L. Patrick Gymnasium.
• Iona has lost three of its last four day games against non-Conference opponents.
• The home team has won the first half in each of Vermont’s last four games.

Why the Iona Gaels will win

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

Total Points Facts

• Each of Vermont’s last 18 day games at Roy L. Patrick Gymnasium have produced a total of 154 or fewer points.
• Fourteen of Iona’s last 16 day games have produced a total of 155 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Vermont ranks 20th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (30.2).
• Vermont ranks 46th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.5).

Iona Gaels vs. Vermont Catamounts Prediction

I’m on Vermont in this one. I just think the Catamounts are a legit mid-major program and already beat on one of the best in the MAAC in Siena last time out and could do the same here against another MAAC contender in Iona. I don’t think this is the same Iona team of years past that could confidently win 25-27 games a year, but while I do think they’ll be solid this year I just don’t think this is a good spot for them. Give me the Catamounts here.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Vermont -4.5