Saint Peter’s vs Iona Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 18

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  • Iona (12-12) is a -6.5 point favorite vs Saint Peter’s (13-9)
  • Total (Over/Under): 132.5 points
  • Saint Peter’s / Iona TV channel: ESPN+

The Saint Peter’s Peacocks (13-9) visit Hynes Athletics Center to take on the Iona Gaels (12-12) on Feb. 18. 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 -6.5 (-105).

The Saint Peter’s vs. Iona Over/Under is 132.5 total points.

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Saint Peter’s vs. Iona Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Saint Peter’s+6.5 -115O 132.5 -110+210
Iona -6.5 -105U 132.5 -110-275

Saint Peter’s vs Iona Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Iona will win this college basketball game with 70.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Saint Peter’s vs Iona Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Saint Peter’s will cover the spread with 54.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Saint Peter’s has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 30 games (+8.05 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Saint Peter’s have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 17 away games (+4.40 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Saint Peter’s has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 17 away games (+3.00 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Saint Peter’s has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 17 away games (+2.60 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Saint Peter’s has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 16 away games (+2.55 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Iona have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 33 games (+1.45 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Iona has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 33 games (+1.45 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Iona has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 33 games (+1.20 Units / 3% ROI)

Saint Peter’s Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Saint Peter’s has a 13-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.1 Units / 12.81% ROI).

  • 10-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.7 Units / -7.2% ROI
  • 9-13 when betting the Over for -5.3 Units / -21.9% ROI
  • 13-9 when betting the Under for +3.1 Units / 12.81% ROI

Iona Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Iona has a 12-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.25 Units / -4.72% ROI).

  • 13-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.5 Units / -10.2% ROI
  • 11-13 when betting the Over for -3.3 Units / -12.5% ROI
  • 13-11 when betting the Under for +0.9 Units / 3.41% ROI

Saint Peter’s Offensive Stats & Trends:

Saint Peter’s has an eFG% of 44% since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 49%

Saint Peter’s has a TS% of 42% since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 46%

Saint Peter’s is shooting 39% (1,193/3,058) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 43%

Saint Peter’s is shooting 45% from inside the arc (759/1,697) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 49%

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

Saint Peter’s Defensive Stats & Trends:

Saint Peter’s has averaged 20.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,127 rebounds/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 22.9

Saint Peter’s has allowed an average of 1.34 points per shot (3,453 points/2,579 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 1.22

Saint Peter’s has 168 steals this season — 4th most among MAAC Teams

Saint Peter’s has averaged 21.5 defensive rebounds per game (474 rebounds/22 games) this season — 2nd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 23.2

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


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