Iona (4-9) vs Marist (9-2)
January 3, 2025 at 07:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Iona -1.5 / Marist +1.5 — Over/Under: 134
The Marist Red Foxes and Iona Gaels meet Friday in college basketball action at the Hynes Athletics Center. Here’s a Marist vs Iona Prediction. This article will include a Marist vs Iona Pick.
Marist Red Foxes Betting Preview
The Marist Red Foxes beat UMBC and Binghamton, and they play Quinnipiac, Fairfield, and Saint Peter’s next. The Marist Red Foxes are averaging 71.1 points on 46.5 percent shooting and allowing 67.2 points on 43.1 percent shooting. Josh Pascarelli is averaging 17.7 points and 2.3 assists, while Elijah Lewis is averaging 13 points and 4.7 rebounds. Jackson Price is the third double-digit scorer and Jadin Collins-Roberts is dishing 3.3 assists. The Marist Red Foxes are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 68.2 percent from the free throw line. The Marist Red Foxes are allowing 33.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.9 rebounds per game.
Iona Gaels Betting Preview
The Iona Gaels lost to Harvard, beat Colgate, and they play Siena, Fairfield, and Quinnipiac next. The Iona Gaels are averaging 66.7 points on 39.2 percent shooting and allowing 73.5 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Dejour Reaves is averaging 16.8 points and 4.8 rebounds, while Adam Nije is averaging 11.5 points and 2.6 rebounds. James Patterson is the third double-digit scorer and Clarence Rupert is grabbing 4.8 rebounds. The Iona Gaels are shooting 29.4 percent from beyond the arc and 65.5 percent from the free throw line. The Iona Gaels are allowing 37.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Marist Red Foxes will win
- Marist has won nine of its last 10 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Iona has lost seven of its last eight night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Marist has won the first half in four of its last five night games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Marist’s last five road games against non-AP-ranked opponents has produced a total of 134+ points.
- Five of Iona’s last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 135+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Iona ranks 357th among Division 1 teams for true shooting percentage this season (48.0%).
- Iona ranks T356th among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (16.2).
- Marist ranks 39th among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (10.6).
Marist vs Iona Prediction
it feels like the Iona Gaels are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home, but I’m not buying it. Iona has lost three games at home this season. The Marist Red Foxes are riding a five-game winning streak where they’re getting after it defensively, and they have three road wins. Marist has a more impressive resume and defends at a much higher clip. The Iona Gaels have had issues getting stops, and it’s why they’re 4-9 SU on the season. Iona is 244th in points allowed, 347th in field goal percentage allowed, and 348th in three-point percentage allowed. Why is Iona the favorite in this game? I’ll grab the free bucket with Marist, a game the Red Foxes could easily win outright.