It will be a battle between MAAC opponents when the Iona Gaels (13-9, 7-3 MAAC) welcome the Quinnipiac Bobcats (9-13, 6-4 MAAC) to Hynes Athletics Center. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, February 2, 2018.
Iona opened as a 13-point favorite, while the game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 155 points.
Quinnipiac Bobcats at Iona Gaels Free Prediction
The Bobcats come in on a high note after topping the Fairfield Stags in their last matchup, 75-70. Quinnipiac’s 0.528 effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Fairfield, who had a mark of 0.382. The Bobcats’ mark was above their season average of 0.497, while the Stags’ was below their season average of 0.514. With 15 points on 4-for-11 shooting, Cameron Young led Quinnipiac in scoring.
The last time the Gaels played, they lost a tough one against the Fairfield Stags, 103-100. Fairfield’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Iona. The Stags had a rate of 0.630 (above their season average of 0.507), while the Gaels posted a mark of 0.571. Iona’s TK Edogi had 19 points and 13 rebounds in the game.
Iona could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their sweet-shooting offense goes up against one of the worst defenses in the NCAA. The Gaels currently rank 60th in effective field goal percentage (0.545), while Quinnipiac ranks 314th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.541).
Quinnipiac heads into the contest with records of 9-13 straight up (SU) and 9-8-1 against the spread (ATS). Bobcats games have no tendency in regards to the O/U total, as there has been an even split between games finishing over and under.
Meanwhile, Iona is 13-9 SU and 10-7-1 ATS. Gaels games have typically finished under the O/U total (55.6 percent).
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Gaels won the last matchup 84-74. The Gaels made 24 of their 28 free throws (85.7 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.1 vs. 22.4).
Quinnipiac Bobcats vs. Iona Gaels Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Iona, ATS Winner – Quinnipiac, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
On the road, Quinnipiac is 6-4 ATS with 6 unders and 4 overs.
At home, Iona is 3-3 ATS with 4 unders and 2 overs.
Iona ranks 38th in assists per game (16.4) while Quinnipiac ranks 212th in assists allowed per game (15.1).
The Gaels rank 39th in three pointers attempted per game (26.0) while the Bobcats rank 147th in three pointers allowed per game (22.3).
Iona ranks 32nd in steals allowed per game (5.1) while Quinnipiac ranks 104th (6.2).
Betting Trends:
In their last five games, Quinnipiac is 3-2 ATS with 3 unders and 2 overs.
Iona is 3-2 ATS with 3 unders and 2 overs over their last five games.
The Bobcats’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.2, down from 4.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Gaels have scored an average of 85.4 points per game (6.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.8 points per game (1.8 above their season average).
