MAAC Rivals Iona and St. Peters Battle for Top Spot in Exciting Upcoming Matchup

Game outlook

This Friday, two MAAC rivals meet when the Gaels take on the Peacocks at Yanitelli Center in Jersey City; both teams are coming in hot with the Gaels having won three of the last four, and the Peacocks winning five of the last six. Both Iona and St Peters do not have any players listed on their injury reports. Don't miss the exciting game and check out our College Basketball Picks for the game-winner.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Gaels -130 | Peacocks +111

Spread: Gaels -2 (-110) | Peacocks +2 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 125.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Iona will win straight-up is 57%.

Iona Gaels

Iona is a 129th ranked team with a 3-7 record. Offensively, they are averaging 71.75 points per game, shooting 42.36% from the field and 35.69% from three point territory, with 65.95% free throw rate. Defensively, opponents are shooting 45.09% from the field, giving up 34.18% from beyond the arc, and 68.59% free throw rate. They are averaging 13.83 and 12.08 offensive assists and turnovers, respectively, while defensively they average 13.33 assists and 15.00 turnovers per game.

Saint Peters Peacocks Analysis

St Peter's Peacocks have a power ranking of 151 and rank #351 for offense (63.3 points/game), #48 for defense (64 points/game), and 6-5 (6-4 ATS) overall. The leading scorers are Corey Washington (11.6 ppg), Latrell Reid (11.5 ppg), Michael Houge (10.5 ppg) while Reid and Brent Bland led in assists (3.6) and steals (1.6) respectively. St Peter's is shooting 38.7% (356th) overall, 28.3% (338th) from 3-point land and making 72.1% (141st) of their free throws. Opponents are shooting 43.0% (191st) overall and 33.7% (232nd) from 3-points, and St Peter's is averaging 35.1 rebounds per game (224th) and 13.7 turnovers per game (354th).