Iona vs Rider Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 23

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  • Iona (12-13) is a -1.5 point favorite vs Rider (12-13)
  • Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
  • Iona / Rider TV channel: ESPN+

The Iona Gaels (12-13) visit Alumni Gymnasium to take on the Rider Broncs (12-13) on Feb. 23. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Lawrenceville, NJ.

Iona is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-105).

The Iona vs. Rider Over/Under is 145.5 total points.

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Iona vs. Rider Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Iona-1.5 -105O 145.5 -105-110
Rider +1.5 -115U 145.5 -115-110

Iona vs Rider Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Iona will win this college basketball game with 51.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Iona vs Rider Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Iona will cover the spread with 60.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Iona have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 12 away games (+1.50 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Iona has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 7 of their last 12 away games (+1.50 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Iona has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 12 away games (+1.05 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Iona have covered the 1H Spread in 6 of their last 12 away games (+0.25 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Rider has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 30 games (+9.00 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Rider has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.65 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Rider have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 13 games at home (+0.40 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Rider has hit the Team Total Over in 7 of their last 13 games at home (+0.15 Units / 1% ROI)

Iona Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Iona has a 12-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.35 Units / -8.51% ROI).

  • 13-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.8 Units / -14.05% ROI
  • 11-14 when betting the Over for -4.4 Units / -16% ROI
  • 14-11 when betting the Under for +1.9 Units / 6.91% ROI

Rider Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rider has a 11-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.3 Units / -12.02% ROI).

  • 9-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.25 Units / -5.81% ROI
  • 16-9 when betting the Over for +6.1 Units / 22.18% ROI
  • 9-16 when betting the Under for -8.6 Units / -31.27% ROI

Iona Offensive Stats & Trends:

Iona has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (850 assists/ 581 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 1.0

Iona has averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (219 turnovers/23 games) this season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 12.3

Iona has averaged 14.7 assists per game (850 assists/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 12.4

Iona has 850 assists since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among MAAC Teams

Rider Offensive Stats & Trends:

Rider has averaged 1.16 points per shot (1,605 points/1,382 shots) this season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Rider has averaged 11.7 offensive rebounds per game (258 rebounds/22 games) this season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 9.4

Rider has a TS% of 45% this season — 28th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Rider is shooting 44% (1,378/3,128) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 43%

Iona Defensive Stats & Trends:

Iona has 481 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among MAAC Teams

Iona has averaged 20.5 defensive rebounds per game (472 rebounds/23 games) this season — 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Iona has averaged 9.6 steals per game (220 steals/23 games) this season — 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Iona has 220 steals this season — most among MAAC Teams

Rider Defensive Stats & Trends:

Rider has averaged 25.4 defensive rebounds per game (558 rebounds/22 games) this season — 2nd best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 23.2

Rider has averaged 6.7 steals per game (148 steals/22 games) this season — 4th lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Rider has averaged 24.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,262 rebounds/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 22.9

Rider has allowed 8.2 made three-pointers per game this season — highest among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 6.9


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