Rider vs Iona Prediction 2/27/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Rider Broncs and the Iona Gaels meet Friday in college basketball action from the Hynes Athetics Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Rider Broncs vs. Iona Gaels prediction.

Rider Broncs Recap

The Rider Broncs come into this game looking to add on to their 67-62 win over Niagara last time out to sit at 4-23 this season. After this game, Rider will head on the road for a game against Siena.

Broncs Snap Five-Game Skid

Flash Burton leads the Broncs in scoring with 15 PPG along with 3 RPG and 2.9 APG while Zion Cruz has 13.2 PPG with 3 RPG as the only other double-digit scorer for Rider up to this point in the year. Caleb Smith also has 6.9 PPG with 7.1 RPG to lead Rider in rebounding and Shemani Fuller’s added 6.9 PPG and 6 RPG as well this season. As a team, Rider is averaging 63.7 PPG on 39.9% shooting from the field, 28.1% from three and 69.4% from the foul line this season.

Iona Gaels Recap

The Iona Gaels come into this game looking to shake off an 88-86 loss to Merrimack last time out to sit at 16-13 this season. After this game, Iona will head on the road for a game against Manhattan.

Gaels Alternate Wins & Losses In 5 Straight

CJ Anthony leads Iona in scoring and assists with 14 PPG and 5.5 APG while Toby Harris has 11.7 PPG with 3.3 RPG. Lamin Sabally has 11.3 PPG with a team-high 7.9 RPG to lead Iona on the glass along with 3.1 APG and 1.7 SPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Iona up to this point in the year. Kosy Akametu has 9.8 PPG with 4.7 RPG and Denver Anglin has 9.9 PPG while Keshawn Williams has 8.5 PPG with 3.2 RPG. As a team, Iona is averaging 73.2 PPG on 43.8% shooting from the field, 35.3% from behind the arc and 70.9% from the foul line this season.

Rider Broncs @ Iona Gaels Betting Trends: February 27, 2026

Why the Iona Gaels will win

• Rider has lost 14 of its last 15 night games.
• Iona has won six of its last seven home games following a road loss.
• Rider has lost the first half in each of its last eight games.

Why the Rider Broncs will win

• Iona has lost four of its last five games following an overtime loss.
• Rider has won three of its last four games against Iona.
• Iona has lost the first half in four of its last five games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Rider’s last four night games have produced a total of 138 or fewer points.
• Six of Iona’s last seven home games have produced a total of 141 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Iona ranks 41st among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (30.9%).
• Rider ranks 365th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (4.4).
• Rider ranks 365th among Division 1 teams for effective field goal percentage this season (43.6%).

Rider Broncs vs. Iona Gaels Prediction

I’m on Iona in this one. Rider won the first meeting between these two teams so it’s setting up a revenge spot for Iona here, and that game was at Rider, but on the road, the Broncs have been horrendous this season and I think the Gaels smash Rider at home here. Give me Iona in this one.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Iona -12.5