The Rider Broncs (10-7, 5-0 MAAC) and the Iona Gaels (6-11, 4-2 MAAC), who both like to play fast, will square off at Hynes Athletics Center. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, January 25, 2019, and will air on ESPNU.
Rider Broncs at Iona Gaels Betting Prediction
The Broncs come in on a high note after defeating the Manhattan Jaspers in their last game, 60-47. The Broncs held the Jaspers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.410 (below the 0.549 mark opponents have averaged against Rider this season). The Jaspers had a free throw rate of 0.120 (below their season average of 0.189). Rider was led by Dimencio Vaughn, who was the top scorer from either team with 16 points on 5-for-10 shooting.
In the Gaels’ last game, they let one slip away to the Monmouth Hawks, 83-81. Monmouth out-rebounded Iona. The Hawks had more offensive rebounds (15 vs. seven), defensive rebounds (24 vs. 23) and total rebounds (39 vs. 30). With 20 points and 10 rebounds, Tajuan Agee had a good game for Iona.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent contest, the Broncs won 110-101. The Broncs had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.4 vs. 20.6) and had a better turnover percentage (15.3 vs. 20.3).
There should be plenty of transition offense in this battle that features a pair of the country’s more fast-paced teams. Iona ranks 35th in possessions per game (74.1) and Rider is 47th (73.5).
Rider Broncs at Iona Gaels Free Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Iona, ATS Winner – Rider, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Iona averages 25.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 51st in the country. Rider ranks 256th in three pointers allowed per game (26.8).
The Broncs average 14.6 assists per game, which ranks 87th in the NCAA. The Gaels rank 242nd in assists allowed per game (17.3).
Rider ranks 104th in rebounds per game (36.5) while Iona ranks 235th in rebounds allowed per game (38.1).
The Broncs average 8.9 steals per game, which ranks 15th in the country. The Gaels rank 53rd in steals allowed per game (5.5).
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The Broncs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.6, up from 2.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Gaels have scored an average of 88.6 points per game (7.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 82.4 points per game (1.1 below their season average).
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