Rider vs Iona Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 4

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 04, 2024, 1:17 PM
  • Iona (11-9) is a -7.5 point favorite vs Rider (9-11)
  • Total (Over/Under): 142.5 points
  • Rider / Iona TV channel: ESPN+

The Rider Broncs (9-11) visit Hynes Athletics Center to take on the Iona Gaels (11-9) on Feb. 4. Tip off is scheduled for 1:00pm EST in New Rochelle, NY.

Iona is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-105).

The Rider vs. Iona Over/Under is 142.5 total points.

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Rider vs. Iona Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Rider+7.5 -115O 142.5 -110+240
Iona -7.5 -105U 142.5 -110-300

Rider vs Iona Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Iona will win this college basketball game with 77.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Rider vs Iona Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Rider will cover the spread with 51.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Rider has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.90 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Rider has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 16 away games (+2.20 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Rider has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 16 away games (+1.35 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Rider has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 14 away games (+0.35 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Iona has hit the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 33 games (+11.30 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Iona have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 33 games (+5.65 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Iona have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 33 games (+3.20 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Iona has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 32 games (+2.00 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Iona has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 33 games (+1.50 Units / 4% ROI)

Rider Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rider has a 8-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.05 Units / -18.49% ROI).

  • 7-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.1 Units / -3.34% ROI
  • 12-8 when betting the Over for +3.2 Units / 14.55% ROI
  • 8-12 when betting the Under for -5.2 Units / -23.64% ROI

Iona Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Iona has a 11-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.05 Units / 4.75% ROI).

  • 10-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -8 Units / -13.93% ROI
  • 10-10 when betting the Over for -1 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 10-10 when betting the Under for -1 Units / -4.55% ROI

Rider Offensive Stats & Trends:

Rider has averaged 1.13 points per shot (1,445 points/1,275 shots) this season — tied for 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Rider has made 5.3 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Rider is shooting 47% from inside the arc (323/692) this season — 2nd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 50%

Rider has averaged 12.6 assists per game (252 assists/20 games) this season — 5th lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 12.9

Iona Offensive Stats & Trends:

Iona has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (806 assists/ 557 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 1.0

Iona has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (286 assists/ 195 TOs) this season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 1.0

Iona has averaged 14.7 assists per game (806 assists/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 12.4

Iona has 806 assists since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among MAAC Teams

Rider Defensive Stats & Trends:

Rider has averaged 7.2 steals per game (145 steals/20 games) this season — 4th lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Rider has averaged 25.3 defensive rebounds per game (506 rebounds/20 games) this season — 2nd best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 23.3

Rider has averaged 24.2 defensive rebounds per game (1,210 rebounds/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 22.9

Rider has averaged 6.1 steals per game (306 steals/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Iona Defensive Stats & Trends:

Iona has 449 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among MAAC Teams

Iona has 188 steals this season — most among MAAC Teams

Iona has averaged 20.6 defensive rebounds per game (411 rebounds/20 games) this season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 23.3

Iona has averaged 8.2 steals per game (449 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 6.5


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