Marist Red Foxes vs Iona Gaels Betting Picks & Predictions
On Wednesday night, the Iona Gaels and the Missouri State Bears will open their conference slate with a matchup in the Show-Me State. The Bears have won the last four
Game outlook
On Wednesday night, the Iona Gaels and the Missouri State Bears will open their conference slate with a matchup in the Show-Me State. The Bears have won the last four meetings, including a 66-60 road win in the most recent matchup on February 12, 2023. Iona is the betting favorite at -7.5 and the line has not moved. Evansville recently defeated Southeast Missouri State 93-74 in their previous game, and Missouri State recently beat South Carolina State 92-74 in their prior contest.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Red Foxes +278 | Gaels -350
Spread: Red Foxes +7.5 (-110) | Gaels -7.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 139.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Iona will win straight-up is 78%.
Marist Red Foxes
Evansville entered their conference opener with an undefeated record of 6-0. They jumped out to an 8-0 start and never had their lead drop below four the rest of the way. Ben Humrichous led them with 27 points in the win. Evansville shoots 50.9% from the floor and averages 86 points per game, 40.2 rebounds per night, 16.2 assists per game, and allows 61.3 points per contest. Humrichous leads the team with 19 points per game, and Yacine Toumi and Kenny Strawbridge Jr. provide the secondary scoring. Marist's power ranking is 139. Offensively, they make an average of 47.84% of their field goals and 34.74% of their three pointers. They average 32.60 rebounds per game and 13.20 offensive assists. On defense, they concede an average of 41.11% of their field goals and 67.37% free throws, and average 34.60 defensive rebounds and 9.80 defensive assists.