Iona Gaels vs West Virginia Mountaineers Betting Picks & Predictions
The Iona Gaels (1-3) are set to take on the West Virginia Mountaineers (2-1) in a non-conference game at the WVU Coliseum. Iona recently secured their first win of the season
Game outlook
The Iona Gaels (1-3) are set to take on the West Virginia Mountaineers (2-1) in a non-conference game at the WVU Coliseum. Iona recently secured their first win of the season and will be looking to build on that momentum. West Virginia, on the other hand, started strong but suffered a big loss in their last game. The Mountaineers are the betting favorites with the current line set at West Virginia -14. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 PM EST. Stay tuned for the Iona vs. West Virginia prediction!
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Gaels +725 | Mountaineers -1,200
Spread: Gaels +14 (-110) | Mountaineers -14 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 148.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that West Virginia will win straight-up is 92%.
Iona Gaels
Iona recently secured their first win of the season with a 62-59 victory over Vermont. The team demonstrated improved defensive performance by limiting their opponent to 59 points and dominating the boards with a 24-rebound advantage. Dejour Reaves led Iona with 22 points, while James Patterson contributed 18 points and six rebounds. The team's overall season statistics show they are scoring an average of 69 points per game on 39.2% shooting from the field and 29.5% from three. Defensively, Iona is allowing 73.5 points per game and opponents to shoot 48.2% from the field and 35.9% from three. With a power ranking of 156, Iona is ranked 282 in offense and 298 in defense, posting a 18-14 record this season. Their offensive efficiency is highlighted by their low shooting percentages, but they excel in rebounding while struggling with turnovers. Defensively, their opponents have been efficient from the field, but Iona performs well in rebounding and limiting turnovers.