Iona vs Rice Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 1

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  • Rice is a -5.5 point favorite vs Iona
  • Total (Over/Under): 133.5 points
  • Iona / Rice TV channel: FLO

The Iona Gaels visit Baha Mar Convention Center to take on the Rice Owls on Dec. 1. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in .

Rice is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).

The Iona vs. Rice Over/Under is 133.5 total points.

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Iona vs. Rice Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Iona+5.5 -110O 133.5 -115+185
Rice -5.5 -110U 133.5 -105-225

Iona vs Rice Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Rice will win this college basketball game with 79.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Iona vs Rice Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Rice will cover the spread with 52.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Iona has hit the Team Total Under in 23 of their last 34 games (+10.49 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Iona has hit the Game Total Under in 22 of their last 34 games (+9.90 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Iona has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 22 of their last 34 games (+8.45 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 33 games (+5.05 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.65 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Rice have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 33 games (+3.15 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 33 games (+1.40 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 31 games (+1.25 Units / 2% ROI)

Iona Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Iona has a 4-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.4 Units / -4.57% ROI).

  • 2-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.15 Units / -46.61% ROI
  • 3-5 when betting the Over for -2.4 Units / -27.59% ROI
  • 5-3 when betting the Under for +1.7 Units / 19.1% ROI

Rice Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rice has a 5-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.7 Units / 19.32% ROI).

  • 5-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.4 Units / 10.79% ROI
  • 3-5 when betting the Over for -2.5 Units / -28.41% ROI
  • 5-3 when betting the Under for +1.7 Units / 19.32% ROI

Iona Offensive Stats & Trends:

Iona averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (303 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

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 9.5 turnovers per game (303 turnovers/32 games) last season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 12.0

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

Rice Offensive Stats & Trends:

Rice averaged 1.23 points per shot (2,221 points/1,811 shots) last season — 5th lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.27

Rice averaged 11.6 turnovers per game (359 turnovers/31 games) last season — tied for 4th highest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 11.5

Rice averaged 30% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (542 free throw attempts/1,811 field goal attempts) last season — 2nd lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 35%

Rice averaged 14.0 assists per game (434 assists/31 games) last season — 5th best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 13.2

Iona Defensive Stats & Trends:

Iona averaged 20.0 defensive rebounds per game (641 rebounds/32 games) last season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 22.9

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 forced 14.3 turnovers per game (458 turnovers/32 games) last season — best among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 12.2

Iona averaged 8.9 steals per game (286 steals/32 games) last season — tied for 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Rice Defensive Stats & Trends:

Rice allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (270/726) last season — highest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 33%

Rice averaged 5.4 steals per game (168 steals/31 games) last season — tied for 39th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Rice averaged 5.4 steals per game (168 steals/31 games) last season — 2nd lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Rice allowed 8.7 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 24th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3


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