- Merrimack is a -7.5 point favorite vs Iona
- Total (Over/Under): 137.5 points
- Iona / Merrimack TV channel: ESPN+
The Iona Gaels visit Lawler Arena to take on the Merrimack Warriors on Feb. 22. Tip off is scheduled for 1:00 pm in North Andover, MA.
Merrimack is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-110).
The Iona vs. Merrimack Over/Under is 137.5 total points.
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Iona vs. Merrimack Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Iona vs Merrimack Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Merrimack will win this college basketball game with 73.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Iona vs Merrimack Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Merrimack will cover the spread with 56.5% confidence for today’s game.
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Iona Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Iona has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 20 games (+11.60 Units / 53% ROI)
- Iona has hit the Team Total Under in 14 of their last 20 games (+8.20 Units / 36% ROI)
- Iona has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 16 of their last 25 games (+5.65 Units / 20% ROI)
- Iona has hit the 1H Moneyline in 3 of their last 4 away games (+2.55 Units / 46% ROI)
- Iona have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 17 games (+2.30 Units / 12% ROI)
Merrimack Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Merrimack has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 20 games (+17.20 Units / 51% ROI)
- Merrimack have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 25 games (+12.40 Units / 45% ROI)
- Merrimack has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 20 games (+11.70 Units / 39% ROI)
- Merrimack have covered the 1H Spread in 14 of their last 18 games (+9.50 Units / 46% ROI)
- Merrimack has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 25 games (+8.20 Units / 30% ROI)
Iona Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Iona has a 16-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.8 Units / 9.06% ROI).
- 16-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -1 Units / -1.82% ROI
- 10-18 when betting the Over for -9.8 Units / -31.82% ROI
- 18-10 when betting the Under for +7 Units / 22.73% ROI
Merrimack Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Merrimack has a 19-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+9.1 Units / 29.5% ROI).
- 19-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +13.5 Units / 30.79% ROI
- 9-19 when betting the Over for -11.9 Units / -38.64% ROI
- 19-9 when betting the Under for +9.1 Units / 29.55% ROI
Iona Offensive Stats & Trends:
Iona had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (460 assists/ 303 TOs) last season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Iona averaged 14.4 assists per game (460 assists/32 games) last season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 12.9
Iona has 17.5 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 39th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 20.6
Iona averaged 1.19 points per shot (2,289 points/1,921 shots) last season — tied for 21st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25
Merrimack Offensive Stats & Trends:
Merrimack has averaged 6.8 offensive rebounds per game (184 rebounds/27 games) this season — tied for 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.4
Merrimack averaged 6.7 offensive rebounds per game (214 rebounds/32 games) last season — tied for 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8
Merrimack has averaged 9.4 turnovers per game (253 turnovers/27 games) this season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 11.0
Merrimack has averaged 6.5 offensive rebounds per game (599 rebounds/92 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.0
Iona Defensive Stats & Trends:
Iona averaged 20.0 defensive rebounds per game (641 rebounds/32 games) last season — 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5
Iona averaged 20.0 defensive rebounds per game (641 rebounds/32 games) last season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 22.9
Iona has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (204/664) this season — best among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 33%
Iona has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (204/664) this season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Merrimack Defensive Stats & Trends:
Merrimack has allowed 65.4 points per game (6,020 points/92 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 71.0
Merrimack has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (527/1,726) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 34%
Merrimack has allowed 5.7 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 7.4
Merrimack forced 15.6 turnovers per game (500 turnovers/32 games) last season — 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8
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