Saint Peter’s vs Iona Prediction 2/20/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks
Chris Ruffolo
Nov 11, 2024; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; St. Peter's Peacocks guard Marcus Randolph (2) celebrates after making a basket with guard Brent Bland (1) during the first half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Jersey Mike's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
MATCHUP
Saint Peter's Peacocks
Iona Gaels
Team Records
15-9
15-12
Where
Hynes Athletics Center, New Rochelle, NY
When
Friday, February 20, 2026
Time
07:00 PM EST
TV
ESPN+
The Saint Peter’s Peacocks 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 Saint Peter’s Peacocks vs. Iona Gaels prediction.
Saint Peter’s Peacocks Recap
The Saint Peter’s Peacocks come into this game looking to add on to their 83-74 win over Fairfield last time out to sit at 15-9 this season. After this game, Saint Peter’s will head on the road for a game against Siena.
Peacocks Win 3 Of Last 4
Brent Bland leads the Peacocks in scoring with 14.3 PPG with 4.7 RPG while Bryce Eaton has 10.4 PPG with 3.2 RPG along with a team-high 4.1 APG to lead the Peacocks in assists and to cap off the pair of double-digit scorers for Saint Peter’s so far this season. TJ Robinson has 9.7 PPG with 2.6 APG and Jakhi Gupton also has 7.9 PPG with 4.9 RPG while Zaakir Williamson has 9 PPG with a team-high 5.2 RPG to lead the Peacocks in rebounding as well this season. As a team, Saint Peter’s is averaging 72.3 PPG on 41.1% shooting from the field, 31.5% from three and 74.6% from the foul line this season.
Iona Gaels Recap
The Iona Gaels come into this game looking to shake off a 70-68 loss at the hands of Niagara last time out to sit at 15-12 this season. After this game, Iona will head on the road for a game against Merrimack.
Gaels Lose 4 Of Last 5
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.
Saint Peter’s Peacocks @ Iona Gaels Betting Trends: February 20, 2026
Why the Iona Gaels will win
The home team has won eight of Saint Peter’s’ last nine games.
Saint Peter’s has lost each of its last seven Friday road games.
Saint Peter’s has lost the first half in each of its last four night games at Hynes Athletics Center.
Why the Saint Peter’s Peacocks will win
Iona has lost four of its last five games.
Saint Peter’s has won four of its last five night games against Iona.
Saint Peter’s has won the first half in four of its last five games.
Total Points Facts
Each of the last seven games between Saint Peter’s and Iona have produced a total of 140 or fewer points.
Fifteen of Saint Peter’s’ last 16 Friday games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 137 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
Iona ranks 45th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (31.0%).
Iona ranks T47th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (12.3).
Saint Peter’s ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (51.7).
Saint Peter’s ranks 9th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (22.0).
Saint Peter’s Peacocks vs. Iona Gaels Prediction
I’m on the Peacocks here. I think that Iona could very well win this game, but these teams are pretty much even in the MAAC standings right now, and it’s the Peacocks that come into this game in better form and I think Saint Peter’s is live to win this game. I’m rolling with the Peacocks here.
